Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 - MCQs (Set 1)

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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 - MCQs (Set 1)

Topic: General Provisions, Relevancy, and Admissions

Q1. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, which of the following statements is true about electronic records?

A. Electronic records are not considered documents.
B. Oral evidence is necessary to prove electronic records.
C. Electronic records are considered as documents and can be proved in accordance with the procedure

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 - MCQs (Set 1)

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D. Only printed versions of electronic records are admissible.

Answer: C
Explanation: As per BSA, "electronic records" fall within the definition of documents, and such records may be proved in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

Q2. A confessional statement made to a police officer is:

A. Always admissible.
B. Admissible if made voluntarily.
C. Inadmissible unless made in the presence of a Magistrate.
D. Admissible if made in police custody.

Answer: C
Explanation: Confessions made to a police officer are generally inadmissible unless recorded under safeguards such as being in the presence of a Magistrate.

Q3. Under BSA, which of the following is considered relevant under the doctrine of res gestae?

A. Hearsay statements.
B. A dying declaration.
C. Statements forming part of the same transaction.
D. Confessions to a police officer.

Answer: C
Explanation: Section 6 of BSA (analogous to Section 6 of IEA) includes facts forming part of the same transaction as relevant, under the doctrine of res gestae.

Q4. Which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, deals with the admission by a party to proceedings?

A. Section 17
B. Section 20
C. Section 23
D. Section 21

Answer: D
Explanation: Section 21 of BSA governs admissions by parties to proceedings and states that such admissions are relevant facts.

Q5. Under BSA, a statement made by a person who is dead is admissible under which circumstance?

A. When the person was a co-accused.
B. When the person had made it to a friend.
C. When the statement relates to the cause of their death.
D. When the statement was made during a party.

Answer: C
Explanation: Section 26 of BSA allows statements by persons who are dead, including dying declarations relating to the cause of death, to be admissible.

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