The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART II
CHAPTER II: RELEVANCY OF FACTS
Closely connected facts
Section 7: Facts necessary to explain or introduce fact in issue or relevant facts.
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Explanation using examples
Example 1:
Scenario: A dispute over a property will.
Situation: Mr. Sharma has passed away, and there is a dispute over the validity of his will. His son, Raj, claims that the will is genuine, while his daughter, Priya, argues that it is a forgery.
Application of Section 7:
- Fact in Issue: Whether the will is genuine.
- Relevant Facts: The state of Mr. Sharma's property and his family situation at the time the will was allegedly made.
- Explanation: To determine the validity of the will, the court may consider Mr. S