A child is a competent witness to testify if he is able________________?
Correct answer: D. To understand and give rational answer
- A. None of these
- B. He is of ten years of age
- C. He is physically fit and healthy
- D. To understand and give rational answer
Explanation
A child is competent when the court finds that the child understands the questions and can give rational answers. The law does not prescribe a fixed minimum age, so age ten alone is insufficient.
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