1. It is clear that the statements alleged to be defamatory were made by the accused in the course of their evidence as witnesses in a Court of Justice, for these statements were relevant to the issue in the case under enquiry. Under these circumstances, upon the authorities cited by the Officiating Sessions Judge, we think that the accused cannot be prosecuted for defamation in respect of these statements, and that the conviction and sentence must be set aside, the fine, if paid, to be refunded.