Statutory Archive

IEA
Sections Index.

14

Sections Enriched

Metadata

Act Title

Indian Evidence Act 1872

Collection

IEA Digital Library

Pro Tip.

Use the search bar above to instantly jump to any section. Search by number or crime category.

Interpretation Clause

Defines all foundational terms of the In...

May Presume / Shall Presume / Conclusive Proof

'May presume' — the court may regard a f...

Facts Necessary to Explain or Introduce Relevant Facts

The following facts are relevant: (a) fa...

Admission Defined

An admission is a statement, oral or doc...

Confession Caused by Inducement, Threat or Promise

N/A — Admissibility rule...A confession is irrelevant in criminal p...

Confession to Police Officer

N/A — Admissibility rule...No confession made to a police officer s...

How Much of Information Received from Accused May Be Proved

When any fact is deposed to as discovere...

Admissibility of Electronic Records

Any information contained in an electron...

Comparison of Signature, Writing or Seal with Others Admitted or Proved

Court can compare disputed writing, sign...

Who May Testify

All persons shall be competent to testif...

Witness Not Excused from Answering on Ground That Answer Will Criminate

A witness shall not be excused from answ...

Cross-Examination as to Previous Statements in Writing

A witness may be cross-examined as to pr...

Cases in Which Statement of Relevant Fact by Person Who Is Dead or Cannot Be Found Is Relevant

Statements made by persons who are dead,...

Opinions of Experts

When the court has to form an opinion on...