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A prostitute was murdered while she was asleep at her home by slitting the throat with a razor She was taken to hospital where her mother, surgeon and Magistrate put questions to her about the identity of the accused. She was unable to speak because of the injury to the throat but was in a position to respond by signs or gestures of her hand. She made a negative sign when some names were mentioned, but made a positive sign when the name of accused was mentioned. Later she died. Discuss the evidentiary value of the signs and gestures made by her.

Facts of the Case A woman, who was a prostitute by profession, was attacked in her house while she was asleep. Her throat was slit […]