Section 189A: Evidence of formal character
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189A. Evidence of formal character
(1) In all criminal proceedings before any Court, an affidavit sworn by a
person whose evidence is of a formal character shall be sufficient evidence
of the facts stated therein.
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(2) The Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall, on the application of the
prosecution or the accused, summon and examine any such person as to the
facts contained in his affidavit.
Sub-Part III – Declarations instead of Oath
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Questions this section answers
- Can a sworn affidavit be used instead of live testimony for a formal or technical fact?