Indian Evidence Act (Page 7)

51. Grounds of opinion when relevant. Whenever the opinion of any living person is relevant, the grounds on which such opinion is based are alsoRead More →

52. In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant. In civil cases, the fact that the character of any person concerned is such asRead More →

53. In criminal cases, previous good character relevant. In criminal proceedings the fact that the person accused is of good character, is relevant. Read IndianRead More →

53A. Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases. In the prosecution for an offence under section 354, section 354A, section 354B,Read More →

54. Previous bad character not relevant except in reply. In criminal proceedings the fact that the accused person had a bad character is irrelevant, unlessRead More →

55. Character as affecting damages. In civil cases, the fact that the character of any person is such as to affect the amount of damagesRead More →

56. Fact Judicially noticeable need not be proved. No fact of which the Court will take judicial notice need be proved. Comments: Judicial Notice of factRead More →

57. Facts of which Court must take judicial notice. The Court shall take judicial notice of the following facts- 1- All laws in force in theRead More →

58. Facts admitted need not be proved. No fact need to be proved in any proceeding which the parties thereto or their agents agree to admitRead More →

59. Proof of facts by oral evidence. All facts, except the contents of documents or electronic records may be proved by oral evidence. Read Indian Evidence ActRead More →

60. Oral evidence must be direct. Oral evidence must, in all cases whatever, be direct; that is to say- If it refers to a fact whichRead More →

61. Proof of contents of documents. The contents of documents may be proved either by primary or by secondary evidence. Comment: (a) A man may lieRead More →

62. Primary evidence. Primary evidence means the document itself produced for the inspection of the Court. Explanation 1- Where a document is executed in severalRead More →

63. Secondary Evidence. Secondary evidence means and includes- 1. Certified copies given under the provisions hereinafter contained. 2. Copies made from the original by mechanicalRead More →

64. Proof of documents by primary evidence. Documents must be proved by primary evidence except in the cases hereinafter mentioned. Read Indian Evidence Act inRead More →

65. Cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given. Secondary evidence may be given of the existence, condition or contents of aRead More →