Under Section 45 IEA, the opinion of
AAny person who feels strongly about a question is admissible
BPersons specially skilled in foreign law, science, art, identification of handwriting or finger impressions ('experts') is relevant on those points
CThe investigating officer alone is conclusive
DOnly the public prosecutor
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Persons specially skilled in foreign law, science, art, identification of handwriting or finger impressions ('experts') is relevant on those points
Section 45 sets out the categories of expert opinion that are relevant. The court is not bound by expert opinion — Article 45A (added by 2003 amendment) extends similar relevance to opinion of Examiner of Electronic Evidence.
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