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. […]
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Confession
Definition and Legal Basis A confession is an admission of guilt made by a person accused of an offence, either before a magistrate, police officer, […]
Conspiracy
Definition and Legal Basis Conspiracy is an agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act or to achieve a legal objective by […]
Electronic Records
Electronic Records Electronic records refer to any data, document, or information generated, sent, received, or stored in digital form. Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, […]
Irrebutable Presumption
Meaning and Legal Basis An irrebuttable presumption (also called conclusive proof) is a presumption of law that cannot be challenged, disproved, or rebutted by any […]
Doctrine of Reserve Burden
Concept and Legal Basis The Doctrine of Reserve Burden refers to situations where the law places a secondary or shifted burden of proof on the […]
Proof of Custom
Meaning and Legal Basis of Custom Custom refers to long-established practices that have gained legal recognition due to continuous and uniform observance by a community. […]
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 […]
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 […]