Section 9 of IEA : Section 9: Facts Necessary To Explain Or Introduce Relevant Facts

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a person, Mr. X, is on trial for the murder of Mr. Y. The prosecution claims that Mr. X had a motive due to a long-standing rivalry. The defense argues that Mr. X was at a family gathering at the time of the murder.

To apply Section 9 of The Indian Evidence Act, the prosecution may introduce evidence of previous altercations between Mr. X and Mr. Y to establish the motive, which is a relevant fact to explain the fact in issue, i.e., the murder. Additionally, the prosecution could present a threatening message sent by Mr. X to Mr. Y shortly before the murder, which supports the inference of Mr. X's intent.

Conversely, the defense might introduce photographs or video footage showing Mr. X at the family event at the precise time the murder was committed. This evidence is relevant to establish Mr. X's alibi, thereby rebutting the prosecution's claim of his presence at the crime scene.

These pieces of evidence are necessary to introduce or explain facts in issue, support or rebut inferences, and establish the identity and whereabouts of Mr. X at the relevant time, thus falling under the purview of Section 9.