Section 159 of IEA : Section 159: Refreshing Memory

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where Mr. Sharma is a witness in a court case regarding a contract dispute that took place a year ago. While giving his testimony, Mr. Sharma struggles to remember the exact terms of the contract. To aid his memory, he asks the judge if he can refer to the notes he made immediately after the contract was signed, which he believes will help him recall the details accurately. The judge allows this because the notes were made when the event was fresh in Mr. Sharma's memory. This is an application of Section 159 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, which allows a witness to refer to written material to refresh their memory under certain conditions.