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A wife had only seen a speeding vehicle, which had crushed the husband at a little distance. She had not seen the accident herself. The husband died of heart attack a day later. Can wife's evidence be taken of what the injured husband said to her after the accident?

A. Yes, it being a dying declaration

B. No, it is merely a hearsay evidence

C. No, because it is a privileged communication

D. Yes, it being a part of res-gestae

Answer: Option D


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