During the cross examination of the witness as to previ-ous statements made before the police almost all con-tradictions or omissions were brought on record, which were portions from the statements made before the police that were not deposed before the court. Which of the following statements will apply to the case?

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the credibility of the witness has not been impeached because the contradictions were not as contemplated under section 145 of the indian evidence act, 1872

Q.	During the cross examination of the witness as to previ-ous statements made before the police almost all con-tradictions or omissions were brought on record, which were portions from the statements made before the police that were not deposed before the court. Which of the following statements will apply to the case?
A.	the credibility of the witness has been impeached under section 148 of the indian evidence act, 1872
B.	the credibility of the witness has been impeached under section 145 of the indian evidence act, 1872
C.	the credibility of the witness has not been impeached because the contradictions were not as contemplated under section 145 of the indian evidence act, 1872
D.	the credibility of the witness has not been impeached because the protection under section 154 of the indian evidence act, 1872 will apply
Answer» C. the credibility of the witness has not been impeached because the contradictions were not as contemplated under section 145 of the indian evidence act, 1872

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