A sues B, on an agreement and gives B notice to produce it. At the trail A calls for the document and B refuses to produce it. A gives secondary evidence of its contents. B seeks to produce the document itself to contradict the secondary evidence given by A, or in order to show that the agreement is not stamped. Can he do so? Refer to the provisions of law of evidence.

Facts of the Case The legal question is whether B can produce the document after refusing to produce it earlier. Issues in the Case Legal […]

‘A’ made a Statement to ‘B’ that he was the owner of the property. ‘B’ believed it and purchased the property. In fact, ‘A’ was not the owner at the time of sale but subsequently he became the owner. ‘A’ files a suit to set aside the sale on the ground that, at the time of the sate, he had no title. Can he succeed? Decide.

Facts of the Case Issues in the Case Legal Principles Supporting the Case Proceedings A. Section 115 – Estoppel (Indian Evidence Act, 1872) This section […]

‘A’ is accused of cheating ‘B’ by placing an order and receiving goods with intention of not paying for them. The evidence is sought to be given when on previous occasions A placed order for some goods, received the same and did not pay in due time. Will those previous instances be relevant and if so, under which provision of the Indian Evidence Act?

Facts of the Case ‘A’ is accused of cheating ‘B’ by placing an order for certain goods, receiving the goods, and dishonestly failing to pay […]

‘X’ states to his wife that he was proceeding to Delhi to meet ‘Y’ and collect the debt due from him and proceeds to the house of ‘Y’ at Delhi, where he was murdered by ‘Y’. Is the statement made by ‘X’ to his wife admissible? Under which Section. Elaborate citing case law.

Facts of the Case ‘X’ owed money to ‘Y’. One day, X informed his wife that he was going to Delhi to meet ‘Y’ and […]