Law of Evidence (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023)
University of Burdwan · LL.B. Semester 4 · LCC 3.4.1
Unit I
Preliminary and Definitions (Sec 1, 2) · Relevancy of Facts (Sec 3-14) · Admissions (Sec 15-21, Sec 25 · Confessions (Sec 22-24)
- General introduction and Relevancy of Facts (ss. 1-55) and relevant definitions under Information Technology (Amendment) Act 2008
- Introduction and applicability of Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Important terminologies under Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Doctrine of Res Gestae
- Motive, Preparation and Conduct
- Conspiracy when relevant
- When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant
- State of mind and body
- Admissions and Confessions
Unit II
Statements of Person who cannot be called as witnesses (Sec 26-27) · Statements made under special circumstances (Sec 28-32) · How much Statement to be proved (Sec 33) · Judgments of Courts when relevant (Sec 34-38)
Unit III
Opinions of Persons when relevant (Sec 39-45) · Character when Relevant (Sec 46-50) · Facts which need not be Proved (Sec 51-53) · Of Oral evidence (Sec 54-55)
Unit IV
Documentary Evidence (Sec 56-73) · Public Documents (Sec 74-77) · Presumptions as to documents (Sec 78-93) · Exclusion of oral evidence by documentary evidence (Sec 94-103)
Unit V
Burden of Proof (Sec 104-120 · Estoppel (Sec 121-123) · Witnesses (Sec 124-139) · Examination of witnesses and improper admission and rejection of evidence and Repeal and savings (Sec 140-169, 170).