Law of Evidence (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam)
University of Calcutta · LL.B. Semester 7
Unit 1 — Introduction to the law of evidence and relevant concepts.
Introduction to the law of evidence and relevant concepts
Unit 2 — Relevancy of Facts.
Relevancy of Facts
- General introduction and Relevancy of Facts (ss. 1-55) and relevant definitions under Information Technology (Amendment) Act 2008
- 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
- Statements by persons who cannot be called as witness
- Judgements when relevant
- Relevancy of opinions of third parties
- Character when relevant
Unit 3 — Facts which need not be proved.
Facts which need not be proved
Unit 4 — Oral Evidence and Documentary Evidence.
Oral Evidence and Documentary Evidence
Unit 5 — Exclusion of Oral Evidence by Documentary Evidence.
Exclusion of Oral Evidence by Documentary Evidence
Unit 6 — Burden of Proof and Estoppel.
Burden of Proof and Estoppel
Unit 7 — Witnesses and Examination of Witnesses.
Witnesses and Examination of Witnesses
Unit 8 — Improper Admission and Rejection Of Evidence.
Improper Admission and Rejection Of Evidence · The above issues are to be studied with special reference to the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, and relevant case laws on the subject.