Spouses can testify on behalf of each other in civil trials: Kerala High Court

Section 120 of the Indian Evidence Act permits the husband to give evidence in place and instead of his wife and vice versa, even in the absence of a written authority or power of attorney, the Court said.
Justice Kauser Edappagath and Kerala HC
Justice Kauser Edappagath and Kerala HCKerala High Court
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The Kerala High Court recently held that spouses are allowed to testify on behalf of each other during civil case trial proceedings, as per Section 120 of the Indian Evidence Act [Smitha v Anil Kumar & Ors].

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