Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). The assertion that the testimony of relative and interested witnesses may be relied on by the Court is correct, and it is well supported by the reason that a mere relationship does not automatically discredit a witness's testimony. Courts often take a cautious approach but do not outright reject such testimonies if they are otherwise credible.
Information Booster
The Supreme Court has reiterated in several judgments that a witness's relationship with a party does not necessarily make their testimony untrustworthy. The Court considers the overall reliability of the witness and the consistency of their testimony with other evidence.
Additional Knowledge
· (b) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) Incorrect because (R) correctly explains (A).
· (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false Incorrect because both A and R are true.
· (d) (A) is false, but (R) is correct Incorrect because (A) is true.
