Which of the following test an approver has to fulfill for its acceptance ........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Documentary Evidence

Which of the following test an approver has to fulfill for its acceptance?

it must be natural and credible, where this is prima facie lacking, there is really no question of further corroboration and the prosecution can only rely upon other pieces of evidence

even if a Court is inclined to accept the evidence as natural or convincing, it must be corroborated in material particulars with regard to the participation of the accused concerned

either (A) or (B)

both (A) and (B)

Explanation:

- Statement (A): The evidence of an approver must be natural and credible. If it does not appear trustworthy at first glance (prima facie), the court should not rely on it without other supporting evidence.

- Statement (B): Even when the court finds the approver’s evidence convincing, it should still seek corroboration in material aspects that implicate the accused.

- Option 3 allows for only one of these conditions, but the law actually requires both – credibility and corroboration.

- Option 4 is correct because both credibility and corroboration are essential before an approver’s testimony can be accepted by the court.

The correct answer is: Option 4 - both (A) and (B)