The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is a comprehensive law governing the rules of evidence in India.
Summary
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is an important law that governs the rules of evidence in India. It lays down the rules for the production and admissibility of evidence in court proceedings, defines what constitutes evidence, and sets out the criteria for weighing and evaluating evidence. The Act is divided into three main parts. The first part deals with the relevance of facts and the admissibility of evidence. The second part deals with the proof of facts, including the burden of proof and the standard of proof. The third part deals with the production and effect of evidence. The Act also contains provisions for the examination of witnesses, expert evidence, and the documentary evidence.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short title. | Open |
| 2 | Section 3: Interpretation-clause. | Open |
| 3 | Section 4: "May Presume". | Open |
| 4 | Section 5: Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts. | Open |
| 5 | Section 6: Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction. | Open |
| 6 | Section 7: Facts which are the occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue. | Open |
| 7 | Section 8: Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct. | Open |
| 8 | Section 9: Facts necessary to explain or introduce relevant facts. | Open |
| 9 | Section 10: Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common design. | Open |
| 10 | Section 11: When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant. | Open |
| 11 | Section 12: In suits for damages, facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant. | Open |
| 12 | Section 13: Facts relevant when right or custom is in question. | Open |
| 13 | Section 14: Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body, of bodily feeling. | Open |
| 14 | Section 15: Facts bearing on question whether act was accidental or intentional. | Open |
| 15 | Section 16: Existence of course of business when relevant. | Open |