Section 4 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 pertains to presumptions and outlines the criteria for determining when the court may or must presume the existence of a fact. The section delineates three types of presumptions, namely follows:-, Presumptions of law, Presumptions of fact, and Presumptions raised by the evidence.
Section 3 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is the Interpretation Clause. It defines the terms used in the Act, such as “Court”, “Fact”, “Relevant”, “Facts in issue”, “Document”, “Evidence”, “Proved”, “Disproved”, and “Not proved”. Court: A Court of law is a tribunal that is authorized to hear and determine cases and controversies. Fact: A fact…
Section 1 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is the short title, extent, and commencement section. It states that: This Act may be called the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. It extends to the whole of India (except the State of Jammu and Kashmir) and applies to all judicial proceedings in or before any Court, including…
Legal documents are essential for every citizen of India, as they serve as proof of identity, rights, obligations, and transactions. They can also help in resolving disputes, protecting interests, and ensuring compliance with the law. However, many people are unaware of the types and importance of legal documents in India, and how to create them….