An attesting witness is:

A Will can be proved by at least one attesting witness being examined. Therefore where both the attesting witnesses have died, the Will cannot be proved. Is this statement correct?

A

Yes, as this is the only way to prove the Will

B

No, both the attesting witnesses must depose

C

No, it is not necessary to produce attesting witnesses when the Will is registered

D

No, the signatures of the attesting witnesses and the executants can be identified by the person acquainted with signatures of the attesting witnesses and the executants

The calling of at least one attesting witness to prove a document under Section 68 of the Indian Evidence Act is not necessary

A

When the document other than a Will is registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908

B

When the document including Will is registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908

C

When the document irrespective of whether it is a Will, is registered under the Indian Registration Act, 1908

D

Both A and C are correct

A will is required to be proved by calling at least one attesting witness

A

When it is registered

B

When it is unregistered

C

When it is admitted

D

All of the above

Under the Indian Evidence Act, if attesting witness denies the execution of document then:

A

Its execution may be proved by other evidence

B

Its execution cannot be proved by other evidence

C

Court shall compel the witness to admit the execution

D

Its execution shall be proved by documentary evidence only

If no attesting witness can be found it must be proved that:

A

Attestation of one attesting witness at least is in his handwriting

B

Signature of the person executing the document is in the handwriting of that person

C

Both A and B

D

None of the above

Which of the following questions cannot be asked in cross examination?
1. Questions which are scandalous, but having the bearing on the question before the Court
2. In a proceeding of rape question as to the general immoral character of the victim
3. In a Civil proceeding, question to the witness whether he is a professional witness
4. Questions answer to which may tend directly or indirectly to incriminate the witness

A

1 and 2

B

2 and 3

C

3 and 4

D

1 and 4

A research has shown that most people, who witness an accident, do not help the victims of the accident. People refused to help the victims as they did not want to get involved in long court procedures. There needs to be a change in the laws regarding the people who witness accidents and also help accident victims. The statements above, if true, best support which of the following assertions?

A

The laws should be made stricter with reference to the witnesses of accidents, so as to catch the guilty.

B

There should be no court proceedings in case of an accident.

C

It is better for witnesses if they don't help the victims.

D

Witnesses do not want any laws regarding accidents.

E

Long court proceedings should not involve the witnesses, who help the victims.

In a suit after the examination and cross-examination of a witness, the plaint was returned for presentation to the Court of competent jurisdiction. Before proceedings started in the Court, the witness died. His deposition is-

A

Admissible under Section 32

B

Admissible under Section 33

C

Admissible under Section 6

D

Inadmissible in evidence

Which is the most appropriate definition in relation to a hostile witness? A hostile witness:

A

Is one who from the manner in which he gives the evidence shows that he is not desirous of telling the truth to the court

B

Is a witness who is gained over by the opposite party

C

Is one called by a party to prove a particular fact, who fails to prove such fact or proves an opposite fact

D

Is one who is not produced out of the fear that he might disfavour the party who has to produce him

Evidence of a witness in a previous proceeding would be admissible under section 33 of the evidence act only if the adverse party in the first proceeding had the right and opportunity to cross-examine the witness'. The statement is . . . . . . . .?

A

True

B

False

C

Partly correct

D

None of these

An attesting witness is:

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