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Notwithstanding anything contained in the 1 [Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872)], when the statement of any person has been recorded by a 2 [Judicial Magistrate] such statement may be admitted in evidence in any trial before a Special Judge, if such person is dead or cannot be found or is incapable of giving evidence.