Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Admissibility of Previous Evidence — Section 34(1) of the Evidence Act — Strict Compliance Required

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Section 34(1) of the Evidence Act requires that the witness is dead, cannot be found, is incapable of giving evidence, or is kept out of the way by the opposing party. These conditions are mandatory. Even if the parties consent, the court cannot admit previous…

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