Category: LLB 2nd Sem Law of Evidence [Case Laws]

‘A’ is accused of burning down his house in order to obtain money for which it is insured. It has which a fire occurred, and after each of which fires ‘A’ received payment from a different been alleged that ‘A’ lived in several houses successively each of which he insured, in each of insurance company. Are they relevant facts? Refer to the relevant provision of the Evidence Act.

Facts of the Case ‘A’ is accused of deliberately burning down his own house with the intention of obtaining insurance money. During the investigation, it […]

A prostitute was murdered while she was asleep at her home by slitting the throat with a razor She was taken to hospital where her mother, surgeon and Magistrate put questions to her about the identity of the accused. She was unable to speak because of the injury to the throat but was in a position to respond by signs or gestures of her hand. She made a negative sign when some names were mentioned, but made a positive sign when the name of accused was mentioned. Later she died. Discuss the evidentiary value of the signs and gestures made by her.

Facts of the Case A woman, who was a prostitute by profession, was attacked in her house while she was asleep. Her throat was slit […]

After commission of a crime, the husband was washing his blood stained clothes which was seen by his wife. In the trial, the prosecution wants to produce the wife of accused as a witness to prove what has been seen by her.Is it permissible? Discuss.

Facts of the Case A crime has been committed, and the accused husband was allegedly involved in its commission. Soon after the occurrence of the […]

Soon after commission of theft, stolen goods are found in possession of ‘X’. What type of presumption can be raised by thecourt in the trial of ‘X’? What is the impact of such a presumption? Refer to the relevant provision of the Evidence Act.

Facts of the Case A theft is committed and soon after the commission of the offence, the stolen property is recovered from the possession of […]

In a case of insolvency proceeding between ‘A’ and ‘B’, the court of competent jurisdiction adjudged ‘A’ as an insolvent. Thereafter ‘C’ another creditor filed a case against ‘A’ for recovery of the loan amount. What is the legal status of the judgment given by the court between ‘A’ and ‘P’? Is it binding on ‘C’? Discuss.

Facts of the Case An insolvency proceeding was initiated between ‘A’ (debtor) and ‘B’ (creditor) before a court of competent jurisdiction. After due consideration, the […]

‘X’ who was charged for committing murder of his wife, wrote a confessional letter and left the letter nearby the dead body with the intention of being seen by the police officer. Are the contents of the letter relevant as evidence against ‘X’? Decide by referring to the provision of the Evidence Act.

Facts of the Case ‘X’ is accused of murdering his wife. After the death of his wife, a handwritten confessional letter was found near the […]