A witness who is unable to speak may give his evidence in any other manner in which he can make it intelligible, as by writing or by signs; but such writing must be written and the signs made in open Court, evidence so given shall be deemed to be oral evidence:
Provided that if the witness is unable to communicate verbally, the Court shall take the assistance of an interpreter or a special educator in recording the statement, and such statement shall be video graphed. ]
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1. Subs. by Act 13 of 2013, s. 27 for s. 119 (w.e.f. 3-2-2013).
Section 111 Proof of good faith in transactions where one party is in relation of active confidence
Section 111A Presumption as to certain offences
Section 112 Birth during marriage, conclusive proof of legitimacy
Section 113 Proof of cession of territory
Section 113A Presumption as to abetment of suicide by a married woman
Section 113B Presumption as to dowry death
Section 114 Court may presume existence of certain facts
Section 114A Presumption as to absence of consent in certain prosecution for rape
Section 116 Estoppel of tenants and of licensee of person in possession
Section 117 Estoppel of acceptor of bill of exchange, bailee or licensee