Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
Full Text
When a presiding Judge or Magistrate has recorded the evidence of a witness, he shall also record such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such witness whilst under examination.
Plain English Summary
Requires Judges to record observations about a witness's behavior and conduct during testimony to help assess their credibility.
Key Legal Elements
- Judge/Magistrate duty to observe witness
- Recording of material remarks
- Focus on behavior during examination
- Assistance in determining credibility
Practical Note
Demeanour marks the difference between a "paper witness" and a real one. These notes are vital for appellate courts to understand the context of the testimony.
हिंदी पाठ
जब पीठासीन न्यायाधीश या मजिस्ट्रेट ने किसी गवाह का साक्ष्य रिकॉर्ड किया है, तो वह परीक्षा के दौरान ऐसे गवाह की भाव-भंगिमा (demeanour) के संबंध में ऐसी टिप्पणी (यदि कोई हो) भी रिकॉर्ड करेगा जिसे वह महत्वपूर्ण मानता है।