Section 94 of BSA : Section 94: Evidence of terms of contracts, grants and other dispositions of property reduced to form of document.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Suresh enter into a written contract where Ravi agrees to sell his house to Suresh for ₹50 lakhs. The contract is documented and signed by both parties. Later, a dispute arises where Suresh claims that Ravi had verbally agreed to include the furniture in the sale. According to Section 94 of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, since the terms of the contract have been reduced to a written document, no oral evidence can be given to prove the inclusion of the furniture. Only the written contract will be considered as evidence.

Example 2:

Priya receives a grant from the government for her startup, and the terms of the grant are documented in an official grant letter. Later, Priya claims that a government official verbally promised additional funding. According to Section 94, only the documented grant letter can be used as evidence to prove the terms of the grant. Any verbal promises made by the official cannot be considered as evidence.

Example 3:

Anil and Sunita have a written agreement where Anil agrees to lease his shop to Sunita for a period of 5 years. ...

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