A witness who is unable to speak may give his evidence in any other manner in which he can make...........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Examination of Witnesses

A witness who is unable to speak may give his evidence in any other manner in which he can make it intelligible, as by writing or by signs; but such writing must be written and the signs made in open Court, the evidence so given shall be deemed to be oral evidence is known as

Dumb witness

An informer

Female witness

Hostile witness

Explanation:

- Option 1: Dumb witness

- This term traditionally refers to a witness who is unable to speak, often due to a disability. They may provide evidence through writing or sign language in court.

- Correct Answer

- Option 2: An informer

- An informer is someone who provides privileged information about a person or organization to authorities. They aren't necessarily unable to speak.

- Option 3: Female witness

- This simply refers to a witness who is female. Being unable to speak has no connection to this designation.

- Option 4: Hostile witness

- A hostile witness is one who exhibits antagonism or opposition to the party calling them. The ability to speak or lack of it isn't relevant here.