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Nilima Das Gupta (Deceased) Through Its Lrs. v. On The Death of Abdur Rouf His Legal Heirs & Ors.

Evidence Act, 1872 – ss.118, 120 – Who may testify

Disposed of
Court
Supreme Court of India
Decided
19 Aug 2025
Citation
[2025] 8 S.C.R. 740
Case no.
CIVIL APPEAL No. 11074/2025
Bench
J.b. Pardiwala, K.v. Viswanathan

Issue for consideration

Issue arose as regards to whether D.W.5-son could have entered the witness box and deposed on behalf of his mother-defendant No.1.

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