Supreme Court of India

State of Rajasthan v. Darshan Singh @ Darshan Lal

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Reported as [2012] 6 S.C.R. 18
Bench B.S. Chauhan J.
Decided 21 May 2012

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Evidence Act, 1872 - ss. 119 and 118 - Deaf and dumb witness - Evidentiary value - Held: Deaf and dumb person is a competent witness - If oath can be administered to him/her, it should be done by the court - If such a witness is able to read and write, it is desirable to record his statement giving him questions in writing and seeking answers in writing - In case the witness is not able to read and write, his statement can be recorded in sign language with the aid of interpreter who should be a person of the same surrounding but should not have any interest in the case and he should be

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