Question

In which one of the following cases, constitutional validity of Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act was challenged on the basis of being violative of Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution?

In which one of the following cases, constitutional validity of Section 27 of the Indian Evidence Act was challenged on the basis of being violative of Article 20(3) of the Indian Constitution?

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Option A: State of U.P. v. Deoman Upadhyay
Option B: State of Bombay v. Kathikalu
Option C: Inayatullah v. State of Maharashtra
Option D: Nandini Satpathi v. P.L. Dani

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

In the landmark case of State of Bombay v. Kathi Kalu Oghad AIR 1961 SC 1808, the SC upheld the constitutional validity of Seciton 27 IEA.

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