Evidence law

SECTION 79 (shall presume)- If a Certified Copy of a document is presented in court as evidence, it's assumed genuine. The copy must match legal form and execution. If someone disputes its authenticity, they must prove their claim. SECTION 85 (shall presume)- This law...

SECTION 61- Outlines that document contents can be proven through- Primary Evidence or  Secondary Evidence. Section 64 establishes the best evidence rule, requiring Primary Evidence for document proof, except when Section 65 exceptions apply. In essence, documents are...

FACTS NECESSARY TO EXPLAIN OR INTRODUCE RELEVANT FACTS (SECTION 9 ) Facts which are necessary to explain or introduce fact in issue or relevant fact, Facts which support or rebut an inference which are so connected with fact in issue or relevant fact, Which helps to...

The Indian Evidence Act doesn't provide a specific definition for ‘ Hearsay Evidence’. Stephen explains that the term ‘ Hearsay' is used in different contexts, at times referring to something a person directly says, and at other times indicating a statement made based...

Oral Evidence refers to statements allowed or mandated by the court, made by witnesses regarding factual matters under investigation. This concept is outlined in Section 119, which allows witnesses who cannot speak to provide comprehensible  evidence through writing...

Relevancy of Character in Criminal Cases:- Section 53 ( Good Character,Relevant) - In criminal proceedings, the character of the accused plays a relevant role in assessing their innocence or guilt. The accused has the right to present evidence of their good character,...