Relatives Witness considered in 498A IPC case?

[Nagraj Thadur]

Relatives are always interested parties of the complainant and certainly give witness in support to complainant, but heard relatives witness are not considered. Bcoz even defended can get the witnesses in his favour.

So the question is: Does relatives witnesses stand in the court?

[Dr. Ashok Dhamija]

If the complainant herself is considered as a competent witness in her case, then there is no question that her relatives will not be considered as witnesses. The relatives are competent witnesses in such cases, and in fact, in other cases also. However, it is up to the court to decide as to how much weightage is to be attached to their evidence since they may be interested witnesses. So, appreciation of their evidence will be for the court to decide even though the evidence of relatives is admissible.

     

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Dr. Ashok Dhamija is a New Delhi based Supreme Court Advocate and author of law books. Read more about him by clicking here. List of his Forum Replies. List of his other articles. List of his Quora Answers. List of his YouTube Videos.

[Nagraj Thadur]

Thank you sir Ji! I have been reading your articles and your explanations are extremely good and simple… truly blessed to have you sharing and helping people with your immense knowledge..

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