Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact
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Summary
An earlier statement by a witness about the same fact can be proved to support their later testimony if it was made at or about the time of the event, or before an authority legally competent to investigate. Such prior statements are used to corroborate the witness’s present evidence, not to replace it.
Example
Priya saw a neighbour snatch a phone and told the police the same evening, giving identifying details. At trial Priya repeats that account. Her earlier statement to the police may be proved to corroborate her testimony about the incident.
Bare Act
Enacted textIn order to corroborate the testimony of a witness, any former statement made by such witness relating to the same fact, at or about the time when the fact took place, or before any authority legally competent to investigate the fact, may be proved.
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