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A person who has been convicted by a Court for perjury or giving false evidence is not a competent witness unless ?

Correct answer: A. He mended his ways

  • A. He mended his ways
  • B. Get a certificate from a Court to testify
  • C. Both (a) and (b)
  • D. None of these

Explanation

A person convicted of perjury or giving false evidence is generally incompetent to testify unless he has been pardoned or has mended his ways. The option captures the latter statutory exception; a court certificate is not required.

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