Meaning and Legal Basis Evidence refers to any information, document, or statement presented before a court to prove or disprove a fact in issue or […]
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Presumption as a Dowry Death
Definition and Legal Basis Presumption as to dowry death arises under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). A dowry death occurs when a […]
Oral Evidence
Definition and Legal Basis Oral evidence refers to statements made by a witness verbally in court to prove a fact in issue or relevant facts. […]
Circumstantial Evidence
Circumstantial Evidence Circumstantial evidence refers to the facts and circumstances that indirectly point to the guilt or innocence of an accused. Unlike direct evidence, it […]
Accomplice
Meaning of Accomplice An accomplice is a person who voluntarily participates in the commission of a crime, either before, during, or after the act. Under […]
Primary Evidence
Meaning of Primary Evidence Primary Evidence refers to the original document itself produced for the inspection of the court. Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, […]
Res gestae
Meaning of Res Gestae The term “Res Gestae” refers to the facts that form part of the same transaction and are admissible in evidence even […]
Meaning and Legal Basis of Insanity Defence (Section 84 IPC)
Insanity as a defence in criminal cases is grounded in Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which states that an act is not […]
Meaning and Definition of Abetment (Section 107 IPC)
Abetment, under Section 107 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), refers to instigating, engaging in a conspiracy, or intentionally aiding the commission of an offence. […]
Meaning and Definition of Dowry Death (Section 304B IPC)
Dowry Death is defined under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and refers to the death of a married woman caused by burns, […]