Definition and Legal Basis Res judicata is a legal doctrine that prevents the same parties from re-litigating a matter that has already been finally adjudicated […]
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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. […]
Hostile Witness.
Hostile Witness A hostile witness is a witness who, while giving evidence, displays an adverse attitude towards the party who called them, either by contradicting […]
Leading Questions
Meaning of Leading Questions A leading question is one that suggests the answer the questioner expects or desires. Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section […]
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 Accident (Section 80 IPC)
The concept of “accident” in criminal law is primarily governed by Section 80 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). It provides that nothing is an […]
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. […]