This document provides an analysis of the probative value of different types of evidence under the law. It begins with definitions of evidence and discusses the general concept and classifications of evidence as oral, documentary, real, etc. It then analyzes the evidentiary value of different kinds of evidence such as direct evidence, circumstantial evidence, hearsay evidence and exceptions. Direct evidence is considered the best type of evidence while circumstantial evidence can also be used to convict someone if it leads conclusively to the guilt of the accused and excludes other reasonable possibilities. The document provides examples and case law discussions to explain evidentiary values and the standards for evaluating different evidence in legal proceedings.
The document provides an overview of the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. Some key points:
- The Act governs the admissibility of evidence in Indian courts and was passed during British rule based on recommendations to standardize evidence rules.
- It divides evidence into oral, documentary, and material forms and covers the relevance of evidence in criminal trials. Relevant evidence must be related to the facts in issue in a case.
- The Act has been amended over time but its original framework remains. It establishes rules for evaluating different types of evidence and determining what evidence is admissible in court.
This document discusses expert witnesses and expert evidence in legal proceedings. It defines who qualifies as an expert, what constitutes expert evidence, and how expert opinions can be used. Some key points:
- An expert is someone with specialized knowledge or experience in a field who can assist the court in determining facts or making inferences. Their role is to provide scientific or technical information to help the judge/jury make an independent judgment.
- Expert evidence allows for opinions on matters of science, foreign law, handwriting analysis, etc. The expert must be qualified and their evidence must be relevant. Though relevant, expert opinions are not conclusive.
- The document outlines sections of Sri Lankan evidence law governing expert testimony
The document provides an introduction to Indian law of evidence. It discusses how there was no systematic enactment initially and the English rules of evidence were followed in some areas. The first Indian Evidence Act was passed in 1835. The current Indian Evidence Act was drafted by Stephen and passed in 1872, being based on English law of evidence. It discusses different types of evidence like oral, documentary, real, hearsay etc. It also discusses key concepts like direct evidence, judicial evidence and rules regarding primary and secondary evidence.
Admissibility of forensic evidence in the court of lawRajshree Sable
This document discusses the admissibility and constitutional validity of various forensic evidence techniques in Indian courts. It begins by defining evidence and forensic evidence. It then outlines certain fundamental rights from the Indian Constitution that relate to admissibility, including protections against self-incrimination (Article 20), the right to life and personal liberty (Article 21), and the right against arbitrary arrest or detention (Article 22). The document goes on to analyze the constitutional validity of specific forensic techniques like narco-analysis, DNA fingerprinting, and polygraph testing. It finds that narco-analysis and polygraph testing violate constitutional protections against self-incrimination, while DNA fingerprinting is acceptable if collected and used properly. The conclusion is
The document discusses the examination of witnesses under Indian law. It explains that witnesses are first examined by the party that called them, known as examination-in-chief. The opposing party can then cross-examine. Witnesses must answer relevant questions but are protected from aggressive questioning. The examination must follow the order and rules laid out in the Indian Evidence Act to ensure fair and accurate collection of evidence.
This document discusses the rules and principles regarding expert opinion evidence under Section 45 of the Malaysian Evidence Act 1950. It covers topics such as the qualification of experts, when expert evidence is needed, types of expert opinions, and the evidentiary value of expert opinions, particularly regarding handwriting analysis. The key points are:
1) Expert opinion is admissible when the court needs specialised knowledge on issues of foreign law, science, art or identity. Experts must be qualified through education, training or experience.
2) Expert evidence is only needed when the issue is beyond the knowledge of the judge. It cannot be conclusive and the court will consider it along with other evidence.
3) Handwriting analysis is considered the we
Legal issues related to dna fingerprinting in indiaIndianScholars
This document discusses legal issues related to the use of DNA fingerprinting in criminal justice systems. It provides an overview of criminal justice systems, scientific tools used in criminal investigations including DNA profiling, and why certain tools like narco-analysis were banned. It discusses what constitutes evidence, the criteria for self-incrimination, and important cases that were solved using DNA evidence like the Tandoor murder case. It emphasizes the importance of proper training for investigators, standardized collection and handling of DNA samples, and maintaining the chain of custody to ensure DNA evidence is admissible in court.
This document discusses the history and development of forensic science. It begins with early methods used in ancient times and progresses to modern developments. Key events and figures mentioned include the first use of forensic techniques in China in 1248, the contributions of Ambroise Pare in the 16th century, the founding of toxicology and ballistics analysis, and the pioneering work of Bertillon, Gross, Locard and others in the late 19th/early 20th centuries. The document also outlines the subfields of forensic science and bodies that foster its development.
The document provides an overview of the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. Some key points:
- The Act governs the admissibility of evidence in Indian courts and was passed during British rule based on recommendations to standardize evidence rules.
- It divides evidence into oral, documentary, and material forms and covers the relevance of evidence in criminal trials. Relevant evidence must be related to the facts in issue in a case.
- The Act has been amended over time but its original framework remains. It establishes rules for evaluating different types of evidence and determining what evidence is admissible in court.
This document discusses expert witnesses and expert evidence in legal proceedings. It defines who qualifies as an expert, what constitutes expert evidence, and how expert opinions can be used. Some key points:
- An expert is someone with specialized knowledge or experience in a field who can assist the court in determining facts or making inferences. Their role is to provide scientific or technical information to help the judge/jury make an independent judgment.
- Expert evidence allows for opinions on matters of science, foreign law, handwriting analysis, etc. The expert must be qualified and their evidence must be relevant. Though relevant, expert opinions are not conclusive.
- The document outlines sections of Sri Lankan evidence law governing expert testimony
The document provides an introduction to Indian law of evidence. It discusses how there was no systematic enactment initially and the English rules of evidence were followed in some areas. The first Indian Evidence Act was passed in 1835. The current Indian Evidence Act was drafted by Stephen and passed in 1872, being based on English law of evidence. It discusses different types of evidence like oral, documentary, real, hearsay etc. It also discusses key concepts like direct evidence, judicial evidence and rules regarding primary and secondary evidence.
Admissibility of forensic evidence in the court of lawRajshree Sable
This document discusses the admissibility and constitutional validity of various forensic evidence techniques in Indian courts. It begins by defining evidence and forensic evidence. It then outlines certain fundamental rights from the Indian Constitution that relate to admissibility, including protections against self-incrimination (Article 20), the right to life and personal liberty (Article 21), and the right against arbitrary arrest or detention (Article 22). The document goes on to analyze the constitutional validity of specific forensic techniques like narco-analysis, DNA fingerprinting, and polygraph testing. It finds that narco-analysis and polygraph testing violate constitutional protections against self-incrimination, while DNA fingerprinting is acceptable if collected and used properly. The conclusion is
The document discusses the examination of witnesses under Indian law. It explains that witnesses are first examined by the party that called them, known as examination-in-chief. The opposing party can then cross-examine. Witnesses must answer relevant questions but are protected from aggressive questioning. The examination must follow the order and rules laid out in the Indian Evidence Act to ensure fair and accurate collection of evidence.
This document discusses the rules and principles regarding expert opinion evidence under Section 45 of the Malaysian Evidence Act 1950. It covers topics such as the qualification of experts, when expert evidence is needed, types of expert opinions, and the evidentiary value of expert opinions, particularly regarding handwriting analysis. The key points are:
1) Expert opinion is admissible when the court needs specialised knowledge on issues of foreign law, science, art or identity. Experts must be qualified through education, training or experience.
2) Expert evidence is only needed when the issue is beyond the knowledge of the judge. It cannot be conclusive and the court will consider it along with other evidence.
3) Handwriting analysis is considered the we
Legal issues related to dna fingerprinting in indiaIndianScholars
This document discusses legal issues related to the use of DNA fingerprinting in criminal justice systems. It provides an overview of criminal justice systems, scientific tools used in criminal investigations including DNA profiling, and why certain tools like narco-analysis were banned. It discusses what constitutes evidence, the criteria for self-incrimination, and important cases that were solved using DNA evidence like the Tandoor murder case. It emphasizes the importance of proper training for investigators, standardized collection and handling of DNA samples, and maintaining the chain of custody to ensure DNA evidence is admissible in court.
This document discusses the history and development of forensic science. It begins with early methods used in ancient times and progresses to modern developments. Key events and figures mentioned include the first use of forensic techniques in China in 1248, the contributions of Ambroise Pare in the 16th century, the founding of toxicology and ballistics analysis, and the pioneering work of Bertillon, Gross, Locard and others in the late 19th/early 20th centuries. The document also outlines the subfields of forensic science and bodies that foster its development.
An FIR is a written document prepared by the police upon receiving information about a cognizable crime. It is called a "First Information Report" because it contains the first information received by the police about a crime. An FIR can be filed by the victim of the crime or anyone else who has knowledge of the crime. It should include details like the names and descriptions of those involved, the date, time, and location of the incident. Recording an FIR immediately is important as it helps the police arrest offenders and collect evidence, and the earliest version is considered most reliable by courts.
This document discusses exceptions to the rule against hearsay evidence in Indian evidence law. It defines evidence and oral evidence, and notes that all facts can be proved by oral evidence except the contents of documents. It explains the requirements for oral evidence to be direct, and exceptions to the rule against hearsay such as res gestae, admissions, and prior testimony. The document contrasts the characteristics of direct versus hearsay evidence. Finally, it acknowledges that while oral evidence is less satisfactory than documents, justice requires its use, and courts must evaluate the credibility of oral evidence.
This document provides an overview of key concepts related to the analysis of evidence in civil and criminal cases under Indian law. It discusses topics such as the definition of evidence, relevance of evidence, admissibility of evidence, direct and indirect evidence, oral and documentary evidence, presumptions related to documents, and basic principles for appreciating evidence in criminal cases. The document is an educational resource that examines important evidentiary rules and guidelines for evaluating different types of evidence in legal proceedings.
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An FIR is a First Information Report filed with the police when they learn about a cognizable criminal offense. It initiates the criminal justice process by allowing the police to begin an investigation. Anyone who is aware of a cognizable crime can file an FIR, whether they are a victim or witness. The FIR must contain key details like the names of those involved, date/time/location of the incident. If the police refuse to register an FIR, one can file a complaint with higher-ranking police officials to compel the investigation.
Examination of witnesses in criminal proceedings visnu.kSchin Dler
Witnesses in a criminal trial must take an oath before providing testimony. Their testimony is then recorded through a process of examination that includes examination-in-chief by the party calling the witness, cross-examination by the other party, re-examination, and potential questions from the court. Leading questions are generally not allowed during examination-in-chief but are allowed during cross-examination. The recorded testimony is signed by the witness after reading to confirm its accuracy.
Insanity is defined under Indian law as being incapable of knowing the nature of one's acts or that they are wrong or illegal due to unsoundness of mind. It can also refer to a mental disease affecting personality and interaction. To be found legally insane, one must not have known the nature of their act or understood it was wrong/illegal due to their mental state. There are two types of insanity - legal insanity considers one's consciousness of their acts while medical insanity considers previous/present behavior and conduct. The M'Naughten rule established in a famous case provides that if one is under a delusion, they must be judged as if the delusional facts were real, and one is not responsible
This document discusses the rules and principles regarding expert witnesses and examination of witnesses under the Indian Evidence Act 1872.
It defines an expert witness as a person with specialized knowledge or experience in a particular field who can provide opinion testimony to assist the court or factfinders. It outlines the prerequisites for expert testimony, including that the subject requires expert opinion and the witness is truly an expert. While expert opinions are advisory, courts are not bound by them.
The document also discusses different types of witnesses, the process of examining and cross-examining witnesses, relevant provisions around leading questions, refreshing a witness's memory, and prohibitions against indecent, scandalous, insulting or needlessly offensive questions.
The document discusses the law on arrest in India according to the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). It defines arrest and differentiates it from custody. It outlines the types of arrest that can be made with or without a warrant by police officers, magistrates or private persons. It also describes the rights of arrested persons and important Supreme Court judgements related to arrest procedures and compliance with legal safeguards.
The document discusses the examination of witnesses in criminal trials under Indian evidence law. It explains that witness testimony is examined through examination-in-chief by the party calling the witness, cross-examination by the adverse party, and possible re-examination for clarification. Cross-examination seeks to test witness credibility and elicit favorable facts. A person producing a document is not themselves a witness subject to cross-examination.
The document provides an overview of drafting and conveyancing for young lawyers. It defines drafting as preparing legal documents like agreements and contracts. The importance of understanding drafting is explained, noting the need to understand the nexus between law, facts, and language. Conveyancing is defined as drafting deeds to transfer rights and interests in property from one person to another. Key differences between drafting and conveyancing are conveyed, with conveyancing focusing more on property transfer documentation, and between contracts and conveyances, with contracts remaining to be performed while conveyances pass property title.
This document summarizes key provisions from the Indian Evidence Act relating to relevance of evidence and admissibility of confessions. It discusses how evidence may only be given for facts in issue or relevant facts. It explains the doctrine of res gestae and how facts forming part of the same transaction are relevant. It also discusses relevance of facts relating to motive, preparation, conduct and opportunity. Provisions around admissions and confessions are summarized, including the difference between judicial and extra-judicial confessions.
Investigation with respect to the cognizable offence by police- FIR, Chargesh...Utkarsh Kumar
This document summarizes key aspects of criminal procedure and investigation in India according to the Criminal Procedure Code. It discusses:
1) The police's authority to investigate cognizable offenses without a court order or FIR. However, high courts can intervene if the FIR or materials do not disclose an offense.
2) Requirements for FIRs - they must be written, signed by the informant, and read back. FIRs provide the first information that sets the investigation in motion.
3) A magistrate's power to order an investigation under Section 156(3). However, they cannot direct how the investigation is conducted.
4) Irregularities in an investigation do not necessarily invalidate legal proceedings unless they cause a
The document discusses the seven basic principles of forensic science:
1) The law of individuality states that every natural or man-made object has unique identifying features. Extensive work in fingerprints has verified this.
2) The principle of exchange means that when a criminal comes into contact with a victim or crime scene, they leave traces and pick up traces from the contact.
3) The law of progressive change recognizes that everything changes over time, impacting how criminals, crime scenes and evidence can be identified.
This document discusses the trial procedure for summons cases under the Code of Criminal Procedure in India. Summons cases involve less serious offenses punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment. The trial procedure for summons cases is simpler and less formal than for warrant cases. Key aspects of the summons case trial procedure include: recording a plea of guilty from the accused, allowing conviction in absentia for petty cases, acquitting the accused if the complainant does not appear, and case law rulings related to questioning of the accused and disclosure of defense. The discussion concludes that police need modification and social awareness training to fulfill objectives of protecting human rights and serving the welfare state.
Procedure of investigation (Indian Perspective)Vaibhav Laur
The document summarizes the key sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) relating to investigation procedures in India. It explains that under Section 154, a First Information Report (FIR) must be filed for a cognizable offense, while a magistrate's order is required for a non-cognizable offense under Section 155(2). For a cognizable offense, a police officer has the power to investigate under Section 156, while Sections 157-173 outline the investigation process and requirements for submitting investigation reports. The document also discusses important investigation techniques like crime scene sketching and inspection.
Oral evidence refers to statements made by witnesses before a court relating to facts under inquiry. Oral evidence can prove all facts, except for the contents of documents. For oral evidence to be admitted, it must be based on the direct perception of the witness through seeing, hearing, or otherwise perceiving the matter themselves. Hearsay evidence, where a witness repeats what someone else said, is generally not admissible as oral evidence except in certain exceptions such as res gestae statements or admissions against interest.
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Qanun-e- Shahdath Order , {Documentary evidence}ShahMuhammad55
This document discusses documentary evidence in criminal trials under Pakistani law. It begins by introducing the stages of a criminal trial and the types of evidence presented. It then focuses on documentary evidence, explaining how documents are admitted into evidence and the best evidence rule. Key points include: documents must be properly submitted by the prosecution or defense and examined; the contents of a document are proven by the document itself under the best evidence rule; and documentary evidence has precedence over oral testimony in contradicting a document's contents according to Articles 102 and 103 of Pakistan's Evidence Act.
An FIR is a written document prepared by the police upon receiving information about a cognizable crime. It is called a "First Information Report" because it contains the first information received by the police about a crime. An FIR can be filed by the victim of the crime or anyone else who has knowledge of the crime. It should include details like the names and descriptions of those involved, the date, time, and location of the incident. Recording an FIR immediately is important as it helps the police arrest offenders and collect evidence, and the earliest version is considered most reliable by courts.
This document discusses exceptions to the rule against hearsay evidence in Indian evidence law. It defines evidence and oral evidence, and notes that all facts can be proved by oral evidence except the contents of documents. It explains the requirements for oral evidence to be direct, and exceptions to the rule against hearsay such as res gestae, admissions, and prior testimony. The document contrasts the characteristics of direct versus hearsay evidence. Finally, it acknowledges that while oral evidence is less satisfactory than documents, justice requires its use, and courts must evaluate the credibility of oral evidence.
This document provides an overview of key concepts related to the analysis of evidence in civil and criminal cases under Indian law. It discusses topics such as the definition of evidence, relevance of evidence, admissibility of evidence, direct and indirect evidence, oral and documentary evidence, presumptions related to documents, and basic principles for appreciating evidence in criminal cases. The document is an educational resource that examines important evidentiary rules and guidelines for evaluating different types of evidence in legal proceedings.
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An FIR is a First Information Report filed with the police when they learn about a cognizable criminal offense. It initiates the criminal justice process by allowing the police to begin an investigation. Anyone who is aware of a cognizable crime can file an FIR, whether they are a victim or witness. The FIR must contain key details like the names of those involved, date/time/location of the incident. If the police refuse to register an FIR, one can file a complaint with higher-ranking police officials to compel the investigation.
Examination of witnesses in criminal proceedings visnu.kSchin Dler
Witnesses in a criminal trial must take an oath before providing testimony. Their testimony is then recorded through a process of examination that includes examination-in-chief by the party calling the witness, cross-examination by the other party, re-examination, and potential questions from the court. Leading questions are generally not allowed during examination-in-chief but are allowed during cross-examination. The recorded testimony is signed by the witness after reading to confirm its accuracy.
Insanity is defined under Indian law as being incapable of knowing the nature of one's acts or that they are wrong or illegal due to unsoundness of mind. It can also refer to a mental disease affecting personality and interaction. To be found legally insane, one must not have known the nature of their act or understood it was wrong/illegal due to their mental state. There are two types of insanity - legal insanity considers one's consciousness of their acts while medical insanity considers previous/present behavior and conduct. The M'Naughten rule established in a famous case provides that if one is under a delusion, they must be judged as if the delusional facts were real, and one is not responsible
This document discusses the rules and principles regarding expert witnesses and examination of witnesses under the Indian Evidence Act 1872.
It defines an expert witness as a person with specialized knowledge or experience in a particular field who can provide opinion testimony to assist the court or factfinders. It outlines the prerequisites for expert testimony, including that the subject requires expert opinion and the witness is truly an expert. While expert opinions are advisory, courts are not bound by them.
The document also discusses different types of witnesses, the process of examining and cross-examining witnesses, relevant provisions around leading questions, refreshing a witness's memory, and prohibitions against indecent, scandalous, insulting or needlessly offensive questions.
The document discusses the law on arrest in India according to the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). It defines arrest and differentiates it from custody. It outlines the types of arrest that can be made with or without a warrant by police officers, magistrates or private persons. It also describes the rights of arrested persons and important Supreme Court judgements related to arrest procedures and compliance with legal safeguards.
The document discusses the examination of witnesses in criminal trials under Indian evidence law. It explains that witness testimony is examined through examination-in-chief by the party calling the witness, cross-examination by the adverse party, and possible re-examination for clarification. Cross-examination seeks to test witness credibility and elicit favorable facts. A person producing a document is not themselves a witness subject to cross-examination.
The document provides an overview of drafting and conveyancing for young lawyers. It defines drafting as preparing legal documents like agreements and contracts. The importance of understanding drafting is explained, noting the need to understand the nexus between law, facts, and language. Conveyancing is defined as drafting deeds to transfer rights and interests in property from one person to another. Key differences between drafting and conveyancing are conveyed, with conveyancing focusing more on property transfer documentation, and between contracts and conveyances, with contracts remaining to be performed while conveyances pass property title.
This document summarizes key provisions from the Indian Evidence Act relating to relevance of evidence and admissibility of confessions. It discusses how evidence may only be given for facts in issue or relevant facts. It explains the doctrine of res gestae and how facts forming part of the same transaction are relevant. It also discusses relevance of facts relating to motive, preparation, conduct and opportunity. Provisions around admissions and confessions are summarized, including the difference between judicial and extra-judicial confessions.
Investigation with respect to the cognizable offence by police- FIR, Chargesh...Utkarsh Kumar
This document summarizes key aspects of criminal procedure and investigation in India according to the Criminal Procedure Code. It discusses:
1) The police's authority to investigate cognizable offenses without a court order or FIR. However, high courts can intervene if the FIR or materials do not disclose an offense.
2) Requirements for FIRs - they must be written, signed by the informant, and read back. FIRs provide the first information that sets the investigation in motion.
3) A magistrate's power to order an investigation under Section 156(3). However, they cannot direct how the investigation is conducted.
4) Irregularities in an investigation do not necessarily invalidate legal proceedings unless they cause a
The document discusses the seven basic principles of forensic science:
1) The law of individuality states that every natural or man-made object has unique identifying features. Extensive work in fingerprints has verified this.
2) The principle of exchange means that when a criminal comes into contact with a victim or crime scene, they leave traces and pick up traces from the contact.
3) The law of progressive change recognizes that everything changes over time, impacting how criminals, crime scenes and evidence can be identified.
This document discusses the trial procedure for summons cases under the Code of Criminal Procedure in India. Summons cases involve less serious offenses punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment. The trial procedure for summons cases is simpler and less formal than for warrant cases. Key aspects of the summons case trial procedure include: recording a plea of guilty from the accused, allowing conviction in absentia for petty cases, acquitting the accused if the complainant does not appear, and case law rulings related to questioning of the accused and disclosure of defense. The discussion concludes that police need modification and social awareness training to fulfill objectives of protecting human rights and serving the welfare state.
Procedure of investigation (Indian Perspective)Vaibhav Laur
The document summarizes the key sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) relating to investigation procedures in India. It explains that under Section 154, a First Information Report (FIR) must be filed for a cognizable offense, while a magistrate's order is required for a non-cognizable offense under Section 155(2). For a cognizable offense, a police officer has the power to investigate under Section 156, while Sections 157-173 outline the investigation process and requirements for submitting investigation reports. The document also discusses important investigation techniques like crime scene sketching and inspection.
Oral evidence refers to statements made by witnesses before a court relating to facts under inquiry. Oral evidence can prove all facts, except for the contents of documents. For oral evidence to be admitted, it must be based on the direct perception of the witness through seeing, hearing, or otherwise perceiving the matter themselves. Hearsay evidence, where a witness repeats what someone else said, is generally not admissible as oral evidence except in certain exceptions such as res gestae statements or admissions against interest.
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Qanun-e- Shahdath Order , {Documentary evidence}ShahMuhammad55
This document discusses documentary evidence in criminal trials under Pakistani law. It begins by introducing the stages of a criminal trial and the types of evidence presented. It then focuses on documentary evidence, explaining how documents are admitted into evidence and the best evidence rule. Key points include: documents must be properly submitted by the prosecution or defense and examined; the contents of a document are proven by the document itself under the best evidence rule; and documentary evidence has precedence over oral testimony in contradicting a document's contents according to Articles 102 and 103 of Pakistan's Evidence Act.
This paper is about fact-finding procedures in Chinese criminal trials. It traces general rules setting out fact-finding procedures, and describes the roles that various legal actors that should play to ensure that they are followed properly. It will further examine how Chinese law balances the duty to determine the truth and the principle of protecting individual rights from potential infringements in criminal cases. Based on the conflicts between truth-seeking and human rights protection, this paper will conclude by discussing limitations in Chinese fact-finding procedures and will suggest how they can be mended.
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Introduction to the Law of Evidence in Kenya.pdfCharlesWafula6
This document discusses facts, evidence, and the law of evidence. It defines evidence as information used to prove facts in court. Facts in issue are the key facts that must be proven for a claim to succeed, like breach of contract in a negligence case. Relevant facts help support facts in issue, while collateral facts corroborate other evidence. The main types of evidence discussed are oral testimony, documents, real objects, hearsay, and circumstantial evidence. The document also outlines the sources of evidence law and when a fact is considered proved or disproved.
This document provides an overview of evidence law in the Philippines. It begins by defining evidence as the means of ascertaining the truth in judicial proceedings. It then discusses general concepts like the scope and classification of evidence, as well as the purpose, applicability, and distinction between civil and criminal standards of evidence. The document covers topics such as direct and circumstantial evidence, judicial notice, and the difference between evidence and proof. It also addresses the non-applicability of technical evidentiary rules in administrative and other quasi-judicial proceedings.
This document provides an overview of evidence law in the Philippines. It begins by defining evidence as the means of ascertaining the truth in judicial proceedings. It then discusses general concepts like the scope and classification of evidence, as well as the purpose, applicability, and distinction between civil and criminal evidence standards. The summary covers the key points:
1) Evidence is defined as the means of ascertaining the truth in judicial proceedings and includes real, documentary, and testimonial evidence.
2) The rules of evidence apply uniformly across all courts but may be supplemented in quasi-judicial proceedings. They aim to ascertain the truth but do not apply where facts are undisputed or admitted.
3) In civil
Chapter 21 - The Investigator and the Legal System1.docxwalterl4
Chapter 21 - The Investigator and the Legal System
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The decisions investigators must make involve a great deal of discretion.
Investigators must consider what may be termed risk factors.
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Investigators must consider what may be termed risk factors.
Some police officers and criminal investigators are not fully aware of the order in
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which a trial is conducted because time often prohibits them from attending a
complete trail from beginning to end. Also, witnesses are often sequestered from
the courtroom before and after giving testimony. This very common practice is used
to minimize the possibility that a witness’s testimony might be affected by other
witnesses’ testimony.
The courtroom process begins with the selection and swearing in of a jury. Jury
selection can last a few hours or a few weeks, depending on the selection process
and the nature of the case. The jury panel from whom the jurors in the trial will
eventually be picked is called a venire.
The steps in the trial process include: direct examination, cross-examination,
redirect examination, re-cross examination, the rebuttal, surrebuttal, and closing
arguments.
Evidence can be defined as anything that tends logically to prove or disprove
a fact at issue in a judicial case or controversy.
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a fact at issue in a judicial case or controversy.
The rules of evidence are designed primarily to keep a jury from hearing or
seeing improper evidence, and the first rule of evidence is designed to set
parameters on the above definition of evidence.
Proof may be defined as the combination of all those facts—of all the evidence—in
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determining the guilt or innocence of a person accused of a crime.
The pie chart above illustrates how several different pieces of evidence can
be put together in order to constitute proof of guilt.
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be put together in order to constitute proof of guilt.
The doctrine of judicial notice is an evidentiary shortcut. Judicial notice is designed
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to speed up the trial and eliminate the necessity of formally proving the truth of a
particular matter when the truth is not in dispute.
Direct Evidence
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Direct evidence usually is the testimony of witnesses that ties the defendant
directly to the commission of the crime, such as the testimony of an
eyewitness who can positively state that the defendant committed the crime.
Real Evidence
Sometimes referred to as “physical evidence,” real evidence is connected
with the commission of the crime and can be produced in court.
Demonstrative Evidence
Demonstrative, or illustrative, evidence is not identical to real evidence even
though the items introduced are tangible. It consists of maps, diagrams,
sketches, photographs, tape recordings, videotapes, X-rays, and visual tests
and demonstrations produced to assist witnesses in explaining their
testimony.
Circumstantial Evidence
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• Sequential page numbers
• A bound booklet from which pages cannot be torn without detection In court, the investigator’s notebook is their best reference document. When testifying, the court will allow an investigator to refer to notes made at the time to refresh their memory of events and actions taken. When an investigator’s notebook is examined by the court, notes consistent with the investigator’s testimony provide the court with a circumstantial assurance or truthfulness that the evidence is accurate and truthful (McRory, 2014). Alternately, if critical portions of the investigation are not properly recorded or are missing from the notebook, those portions of the evidence will be more closely scrutinized by the defence. The court may give those unrecorded facts less weight in its final deliberations to decide proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
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As important as the notebook
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1) Evidence must be relevant to the issues of the case. Irrelevant evidence wastes the court's time.
2) The best evidence available, such as original documents or eyewitnesses, must be produced.
3) Hearsay evidence, which is not based on direct observation, is generally inadmissible.
4) The burden of proof is on the party making an assertion or claim to prove it, not the opposing party to disprove it.
5) The principle of estoppel prevents a party from taking a contradictory position from what they have previously stated or represented.
This document provides an overview of key concepts related to the law of evidence in India. It defines evidence and different types of evidence such as oral evidence and documentary evidence. It discusses the relationship between evidence law and substantive and procedural law. It also explains important evidentiary concepts like facts, relevant facts, res gestae, hearsay evidence, and identification parades. The document contains examples and case laws to illustrate various evidence principles under Indian law.
This document discusses the importance and role of evidence in criminal law and law enforcement. It covers key topics such as:
- Evidence is crucial for proving guilt or innocence in criminal cases and for developing legal strategies.
- Different types of evidence, such as physical evidence, can help determine how a crime was committed, connect suspects to crimes, or clear innocent persons.
- Evidence must meet standards of relevance and competency to be admissible in court. It must be material and have probative value regarding the facts at issue.
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1. Crime scene investigation involves collecting and analyzing forensic evidence to help solve crimes.
2. A crime scene provides clues that can help identify suspects, reconstruct events, and determine guilt or innocence in court.
3. Proper collection, documentation, and preservation of evidence is important for maintaining chain of custody and establishing the credibility of forensic analysis.
A law practitioner should know the following matter; What is law? Where is law? How to find out the law? Where you should go to find out the better remedy? How to read the law? Law should be read repeatedly. How to apply the law? And in order to practice the civil matter, a law practitioner should go through the following laws:
1. The Code of Civil Procedure.
2. Civil Rules and Orders.
3. Civil Suits Instruction Manual.
4. The Civil Court Act.
5. The Court Fees Act.
6. The Suit Valuation Act.
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An Analysis on the Probative Value of Evidence: A Review
1. IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS)
Volume 20, Issue 11, Ver. V (Nov. 2015) PP 57-68
e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845.
www.iosrjournals.org
DOI: 10.9790/0837-201155768 www.iosrjournals.org 57 | Page
An Analysis on the Probative Value of Evidence: A Review
Md. Alamin, Md. Gajiur Rahman,
senior Lecturer, Northern University Bangladesh
Lecturer, Northern University Bangladesh
Abstract: The article emphasizes on concepts, definitions and classifications of evidence. It mostly analyzes
about evidentiary value of different kinds of evidence and their limitations. What qualities constitute best
evidence, and which part of evidence is competent, relevant, material, that has been focused clearly.
Additionally, the weight of the hearsay rule and its exceptions has been depicted as well as other evidentiary
policies involving confession, different statement, and the concept of legal weight has been discussed.
I. Introduction
Practically, all evidentiary knowledge to some extent notional, usually are being planted in the
framework of trial and proceedings.1
Evidence is the matter of testimony manifesting fact on particular precision
or circumstances.2
Without evidence, there is no testimony; without testimony, burdens are not met, and
convictions, verdicts, or judgments are impracticality. 3
‖Evidence directs the courts, the judges, and legal
practitioners advocating its content toward actions to be taken‖. Data collection, investigation and delivery are
rational actions directed toward a precise conclusion, namely, the truth of the matter.4
―Evidence‖ ―takes several
forms, including: testimony of a witness; real, tangible, physical and documentary evidence; chattels;
microscopic fibers, biological materials and open forensic matter; character evidence; intellectual copyrights,
trademarks and patent: habits and customs; conviction records; public records; recordings, motion pictures,
photographs and videotape confessions; personal or professional reputation; mental state or condition; and
judicially noticed findings‖.5
It ought to never be forgotten that in a resolution of disputes in a court room, as in
all other experiences of individuals in our society, the emotions of the persons involved litigants, advocate,
witnesses, judges, and jurors—will play a part. In fact the complete justice form, in both the civil and criminal
contexts, cannot work or carry on without evidentiary study; it cannot advocate nor take proceedings without
parameters and benchmarks; and it cannot issue findings or judgments without dependence upon the evidentiary
structure. Police force and law enforcement officers need a basic perceptive of evidence, its value and content,
and the set of laws prevailing its acceptability. The duty of police is intricately coupled to evidence scrutiny.
Law enforcement agencies collects, conserve, and packages evidence and then amasses and coordinates this
evidence for prosecutorial personnel.6
Law enforcement conducts field interviews and other analytical inspection and locates and prepares
witnesses for inquiring. Proceedings teams are in dreadful want of evidentiary understanding. In civil and
criminal cases, evidence scrutiny and trial policy are intimately entangled. If they are doing their jobs, lawyers
and legal action specialists will appraise evidence by placing themselves in the shoes of the judges. Hearing
officers in the administrative vicinity and other tribunals must be attentive to evidentiary values. Understanding
not only the different areas of evidence law, but also its real application, ensures a more skillful justice expert.
One who understands evidence will do investigative functions more wisely, correspond with witnesses more
efficiently, as well as set up them for inspection and to observe flaws in an opponent‘s case.7
Bangladesh is belongs to common law and the foremost intend of this is to uphold the just and
independent administration of justice. But the question is that how the legal jurisprudence does achieves its
goal? Definitely through the instrument of administration of justice and the main agent of this are the lawyer and
the court. Second question is that how the courts and lawyers prove the existence of rights, liabilities, crime?
This is where the significance of the law of evidence lies. The court proves all those by producing, proving,
disproving evidences in appropriate form8
. But difficulties arise when we try to sort out the evidentiary value of
1
Overview of Evidence (Jones and Barletta Publishers) LLC<http://samples.jbpub.com/9780763766610/CH01.pdf> accessed 20
September 2015
2
Ibid
3
Ibid
4
Ibid
5
Ibid
6
Ibid
7
Ibid at p. 2
8
Md. Abdul Halim, The Law of Evidence: Theory and Practice, 4th
ed. (2011), CCB Foundation, p. 15
2. An Analysis on the Probative Value of Evidence: A Review
DOI: 10.9790/0837-201155768 www.iosrjournals.org 58 | Page
evidence because it comes from variable sources. Such as the statement stated by accused does not bear better
evidentiary value as the person who has already committed crime might not that much reliable whom can the
court trust. The accused is, however, entitled to rely on the fact that he is of previous good character as making
it less likely that he would have committed the offence. If there is any room for doubt, his good character may
be thrown in the scales in his favor.
II. General Conception And Classification Of Evidence
Evidence is something that provides the grounds for belief tending to prove or disprove the existence of
any particular fact. Every case needs evidence to prove its facts in issue. The Judge determines the facts in issue
of a case by hearing both parties. Parties of case give evidence to prove or disprove or not prove the facts in
issue, but they cannot present evidence whatever they want. They have to follow some rules in this regard.
These rules are ascertained in the evidence Act. The term ―Evidence‖ means anything by which any alleged
matter of fact is proved or disproved. In one sense, evidence means a fact by which another fact proved or
disproved.
According to Taylor evidence is something which tends to prove or disprove any fact the truth of which
is submitted to judicial investigation.
Sir James Fitz James Stephen has said ―the law of Evidence is that part of the law of procedure, which with a
view to ascertain individual rights and liabilities in particular cases, decides;
(a) What facts may and what may not, be proved in such cases;
(b) What sort of evidence must be given of a fact which may be proved?
(c) By whom and in what manner the evidence must be produced by which any fact is being proved?
According to Section 3 of the Evidence Act defines evidence as follows: Evidence‖ means and includes
a) All statement which the court permits or requires to be made before it by witnesses, in relation to matters of
fact under inquiry‘ such statements are called oral evidence.
b) All documents produced for the inspection of the court such documents are called documentary evidence.
After discussing the above mentioned following we can conclude that the law of evidence is the set of
rules to govern the parties and the court in proving a particular case before the court. Whenever a party asserts
any right before the court and wants a decision on it the court must be satisfied with the existence of the right.
And the evidence plays its part in satisfying the court about the existence or non-existence of the right. It is the
evidence before the court on which the court shall base its decision. So evidence is the mode to prove the
existence of right. The term ―evidence‖ in the Act signifies only the instruments by means of which relevant
facts are brought before the court, viz., witnesses and documents.
Classification of Evidence: Basically the evidence act can be divided into two classes: 1. oral evidence; and 2.
documentary evidence. It is evident that evidence act recognizes only oral and documentary evidence but there
exits real or material evidence also which is supplied by material objects for the inspection of the court e.g.
weapon of offence or stolen property. According to Code of Criminal Procedure 1898,9
a police officer has to
send to the magistrate any weapon or other article when upon investigation evidence is found to be sufficient
against the accused10
. Under 11
the provision of law of evidence the court may require the production of a
material thing for its inspection. Under the act such material is not evidence strictly speaking. The definition of
evidence must be read together with of prove12
. The combined result of these two definitions is that evidence as
defined by the act is not the only medium of proof and that in addition to it there are a number of other matters
which the court has to take consideration when forming its conclusions. Thus the definition of evidence in the
act is incomplete and narrow. Hence what is not evidence: (1) a confession or the statement of accused under
section 342, Crpc13
, (2) demeanor of witnesses (section 361, Crpc, 018), R. 12, C.P.C)14
(3) local investigation
or inspection (o. 26, R. 9); (O. 18, R. 18, C.P.C.; section 293, 539-B15
CrPC)16
(4) Facts judicially noticeable
without proof (section 56, 57 of evidence act, 1872) (5) Material objects (section 60 of evidence act, 1872).
9
Abbreviated to, CrPC 1898 for the purpose of this paper.
10
CrPC 1898, Section 170 & 218, see also new criminal procedure code, 1973.
11
The Evidence Act 1872, Sec.60
12
Evidence Act, 1872 (Interpretation clause) Section 3; a fact is said to be proved when, after considering the matters before it, the Court
either believes it to exist, or considers its existence so probable that a prudent man ought, under the circumstances of the particular case, to
act upon the supposition that it exists.
13
Bhairon Prasad v. Laxmi Narayan Das, (1924) N SC 385
14
LaxmanJairam v. E, 38 BLR 1122. E.v. TutiBabu, ILR 25 P, 33,(written statement) Kashmira Singh v. State,
(1952) AIR SC 159
15
Overview of Evidence, Jones and Barletta Publishers LLC<http://samples.jbpub.com/9780763766610/CH01.pdf> accessed 20
September 2015
16
Joy Coomar v. BuddhooLal, 9 c 363 as cited in Law of evidence (short edition), chief justice M. Monir, 6th ed., p 48.
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Though these matters are not evidence yet are media of proof and form part of the material on which the
decision of the court may be based. Evidence is to be weighted not counted.17
However, there is no specific statutory classification of evidence. Classification tends to reflect a
textbook writer‘s individual preferences. The following classifications are adopted below.
1. Direct or indirect which is known as circumstantial evidence;
2. Real or personal; and
3. Original or unoriginal.
4. Oral or documentary evidence; and
5. Primary or Secondary evidence.
Recommendation with regard to Definition of Evidence: The Evidence Act does not contain any definition of
the term physical evidence. A draft proposal for amendment of the Evidence Act prepared by UNDP includes
the following additional definition of evidence. Physical evidence means any material or object-1. That may
establish that an offence has been committed or that may establish a link or relation between an offence and its
victim or an offence and its offender.
2. That may prove or disprove a fact: such as: blood, semen, hairs, all body materials, organs or part of organs,
Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid (DNA), Finger impressions, palm impressions, foot print, latent print, Photograph,
traced print, reports originated from all automated identification system, etc.
III. Evidentiary Value Of Different Types Of Evidence
How much credence or value we accord evidence at trial depends on the structure of case or suggestion
being advocated. Value is largely a term of art, with courts giving some evidence more respect than others.
From one intense, where no value is attached to evidence and the evidence is stricken or excluded from trial, to
the other end of the evidentiary spectrum, of judicial notice, weight is basically how much something is worth18
.
One view on the value of evidence would be whether the evidence is direct or circumstantial. For example, is
the evidence sufficient in weight for a charge of murder, when the evidence relied upon is strictly
circumstantial?19
As the sole judges of the facts, you must determine which of the witnesses you believe, what
portion of their testimony you accept and what value you attach to it.
Evidentiary Value of Direct Evidence: One of the main principles of the law of Evidence is that the best
evidence must be given in all cases. Direct evidence is the best evidence which is submitted before the court by
the person who has seen it and the court mostly relies upon the direct evidence for better disposal of the cases
and suits. Direct evidence is evidence that proves a fact or proposition directly rather than by secondary
deduction or inference. Examples of direct evidence include eyewitness or testimony, an oral confession of a
defendant, or the victim‘s firsthand account of a criminal assault. Direct evidence is the foundational support for
many cases. The eyewitness testimony regarding an accident scene or a victim‘s testimony regarding her
injuries has a primary quality that encompasses direct evidence. As a general rule, the more direct evidence
amassed, the better the advocate‘s case.
Evidentiary Value of Circumstantial Evidence: In criminal cases the offence with which the accused is
charged may be proved by direct or circumstantial evidence alone or with the help of both. But it is very
difficult to obtain direct evidence in majority of the cases. So the prosecution has to rely on circumstantial
evidence to prove the case against the accused. Naturally, a question arises, whether it is safe to convict a
person against whom there is no direct evidence and the case is based entirely on circumstantial evidence. It is
not illegal to convict a person for an offence on the circumstantial evidences. If they are of such nature that they
lead to the conclusion that it was the accused who committed the offence and none else.20
―If two inferences are
possible from the circumstantial evidence, one pointing to the guilt of the accused, and the other, also plausible,
that the commission of the crime was the act of someone else, and the circumstantial evidence would not
warrant the conviction of accused.‖21
17
State of Orissa v. State of U.P,(1988) AIR SC 14
18
Overview of Evidence (Jones and Barletta Publishers)LLC<http://samples.jbpub.com/9780763766610/CH01.pdf> accessed 20
September 2015
19
West's Encyclopedia of American Law, edition 2. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. (Latin, Thebody of thecrime.) Thefoundation or
materialsubstance of a crime.Thephrasecorpusdeficitmight be used to meanthephysicalobjectuponwhichthecrimewascommitted, such as a
dead body or thecharred remains of a house, or it mightsignifytheactitself, thatis, themurder or arson. Thecorpusdelicti is also used to
describetheevidencethatprovesthat a crimehasbeencommitted
20
Kamal v. Nandlal.(1929) A I.R. Cal 37
21
In K.M. Shelka v. State of Maharashtra, (1953) A.I.R. SC 2474
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In cases in which the evidence is purely of a circumstantial nature, two conditions must be satisfied
before conviction on such evidence can be sustained, 22
Firstly, the facts and circumstances from which the
conclusion of guilt is sought to be drawn must be fully established beyond any reasonable doubt, and Secondly,
the established facts and circumstances should not only be consistent with the guilt of the accused, but they
should further be of such a conclusive nature as to exclude every hypothesis except that of his guilt. In another
case,23
it has further been established that before convicting an accused for an offence, on circumstantial
evidence only, all other possibility except this that the accused committed the crime, must have been ruled out.
It has been held in a case,24
that evidentiary value or weight has to be attached to such statement, must
necessarily depend on the facts and circumstances of each particular case. As pointed out by Fazal Ali, J,25
in
most cases it will be difficult to get direct evidence of the agreement, but a conspiracy can be inferred even
from circumstances giving rise to a conclusive or irresistible inference of an agreement between two or more
persons to commit an offence.
The well-known rule governing circumstantial evidence is that each and every incriminating
circumstance must be clearly established by reliable evidence and "the circumstances proved must form a chain
of events from which the only irresistible conclusion about the guilt of the accused can be safely drawn and no
other hypothesis against the guilt is possible.26
Similarly in the famous case27
Court held that circumstantial
evidence can be a sole basis for conviction provided the conditions as stated below is fully satisfied. Condition
is: (a) the circumstances from which guilt is established must be fully proved; (b) That all the facts must be
consistent with the hypothesis of the guilt of the accused; (c) That the circumstances must be of a conclusive
nature and tendency; (d) That the circumstances should, to a moral certainty actually exclude every hypothesis
except the one proposed to be proved.
Admissibility of circumstantial evidence: So far as admissibility is concerned direct and circumstantial
both stand on the same footing. Chief Justice Gibson of Pennsylvania observed in a case, ―Circumstantial
evidence is, in the abstract, nearly, though perhaps not altogether, as strong as positive evidence, in the
concrete. It may be infinitely stranger. A fact is positively sworn to by a single eye-witness of blemished
character is not as satisfactorily proved as is a fact which in the necessary consequence of a chain of other facts
sworn to by many witnesses of undoubted credibility.‖ Circumstantial evidence has got its own advantages.
Men may speak lie, circumstances, if reasonably inferred, will not.
Evidentiary value of Hearsay Evidence: Attorneys and legal scholars can spend a lifetime analyzing about the
Hearsay Rule. Seasoned practitioners know the hearsay rule as an overrated evidentiary restriction. At its heart,
hearsay evidence is an out-of-court declaration or statement, with the person who uttered it being called the
―Declarant,‖ unavailable to question or examine.28
Fundamentally, hearsay evidence at common law is generally
inadmissible. However, this hearsay rule has now been virtually abolished for civil proceedings by the Civil
Evidence Act 1995, and at present, there are many statutory exceptions in criminal cases.29
There may exist
some exceptional circumstances in where no direct evidence is available and the parties or the court, have to
depend on indirect or hearsay evidence in deciding the case. And if the hearsay evidence is of such kind, which
on the basis of human nature and experience, may throw same light on the fact in issue or any relevant fact, and
also on the experience, it may be considered reliable and trustworthy.30
The grounds for the admissibility of
hearsay evidence are necessity. Hearsay evidence is admitted because justice demands it. They are important
and necessary in a given case, for the decision of the case. Hearsay evidence made admissible by the Act is not
admissible in each and every case. They have been made admissible because of the special circumstances in
which they have been made and the circumstances are such that to a greater extent they may be considered
22
HanumantGovindNaragundkor v. state of Madhya Pradesh,(1952) A.I.R SC 343)
23
Ram Bharosey v. State of Uttar Pradesh, (1954) AIR. SC 704
24
Ramawati Devi vs. State of Bihar, (1983) AIR SC 164
25
V.C. Shukla v. State, (1980) AIR 962
26
Wadhwa, J. in Nalini's case,348 U.S. 121, 75 S. Ct. 127, 99 L. Ed. 150 (1954)
27
Bodh Raj v. State of Jammu &Kashmir, (2000) Appeal (crl.) 921
28
How the Sixth Amendment‘s confrontation clause entangles itself in hearsay problems is keenly critiqued in Ellen Liang Yee, Confronting
the ―Ongoing Emergency‖: A Pragmatic Approach to Hearsay Evidence in the Context of the Sixth Amendment, 35 FLA. ST. U. L. REV.
729 (2008
29
Criminal Justice Act 1988, S. 23
30
For example, a person may be wounded in a lonely place, not seen by any person, and the injuries are so serious that the man is at
the verge of his death. He is admitted in the hospital. Human experience teaches us that a man nearing death never speaks lie, barring
exceptional cases. He gave out the name of assailants and the circumstances in which he was injured. Whether the statement was
given to the doctor or the Magistrate is immaterial. Now the man dies after making the statement which, in law, is known as dying
declaration. At the trial of the assailants named by the deceased, there is no other evidence than the dying declaration, which is
hearsay evidence and is admissible under this section.
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reliable and trustworthy; and because no better evidence of the fact, made admissible under the Act, may be
available.31
Evidentiary Value of Dying Declaration as an Exception to Hearsay Evidence: It is settled law that it is not
safe to convict an accused person merely on the evidence furnished by a dying declaration,32
without further
corroboration, because such a statement is not made on oath, and is not subject to cross-examination, and
because the maker of such a statement might be mentally and physically in a state of confusion and might well
be drawing upon his imagination when he was making the declaration. It cannot be laid down as an absolute rule
of law that a dying declaration cannot form the sole basis of conviction Unless it is corroborated because each
case must be determined on its own facts, keeping in view the circumstances in which the dying declaration was
made and it cannot be laid down as a general proposition that a dying declaration is a weaker kind of evidence
than other pieces of evidence. A dying declaration stands on the same footing as any other piece of evidence,
and has to be judged in the light of surrounding circumstances and with reference to the principles governing the
weighing of evidence.
The first information report is a matter of special importance when its maker died shortly after he made
it. The FIR is clearly admissible in evidence. This may also be treated as a dying declaration in view of the fact
that victim himself dictated the Ejahar at a time when his condition was really critical.33
When a dying
declaration of the victim is stated by the witnesses and the declaration is not taken exactly in the own words of
the deceased, but is merely a note of the substance of what had stated, it cannot be safely accepted as a sufficient
basis for conviction.34
A dying declaration enjoins almost a sacrosanct status as a piece of evidence as it comes
from the mouth of a person who is about to die and at that stage he is not likely to make a false statement.
Court's duty is to scrutinize the statement and to separate grain from the chaff of the said statement.35
If the
dying declaration is acceptable as true conviction can be based upon the dying declaration alone in the absence
of corroborative evidence on record.36
The statement of a person surviving serious injuries is not a dying
declaration and therefore not relevant under section 32.37
A dying declaration although a piece of substantive evidence has always been viewed with some
degree of caution as the matter is not liable to cross-examination. It stands on the same footing as any other
piece of evidence and has to be judged in the light of surrounding circumstances and common human
experience. When there is a record of such statement of the deceased the court has to satisfy itself, in the first
place, as to the genuineness of the same keeping in view all the evidence and circumstances in which the
statement of the deceased was said to have been recorded. The alleged dying declaration, the only piece of
evidence against the appellant, having not been free from reasonable doubt, the accused is entitled to the benefit
of doubt.38
Dying declaration-Statement of a person about the cause of his death of circumstances leading to his
death is substantive evidence under section 32(1) of the Evidence Act-If found to be reliable, then it may by
itself be basis of conviction even without corroboration. Statement failing under section 32(1) of the Evidence
Act is called a "dying declaration" in ordinary parlance-A dying declaration may be recorded by any person who
is available and it may be written or it may be verbal or it may be indicated by signs and gestures in answer to
questions even-There is no requirement of law that a dying declaration should be recorded by a Magistrate as in
the case of the confessional statement of an accused under section 164(3) CrPC.39
Probative Value of Relevancy of Certain Evidence for Proving, in Subsequent Preceding the Truth of
Facts therein stated as an Exception to Hearsay Evidence: The general rule is that all depositions must be
given on oath and the witness must be brought before the court to test him by the weapon of the cross-
examination. But once these two have been satisfied in case of a witness, the statement of that witness may be
carried to another proceeding or in the same proceeding at a later stage, if necessity in a given case demands so.
section 33 of evidence act 1872, provides the conditions under which a deposition may be relevant and
admissible in another proceeding or at a later stage of the same proceeding if in the subsequent proceeding
parties are the same, issues are the same and the parties had a right and opportunity to cross-examine the
31
NitishBiswas, Esey Understanding Evidence Act, 1872, 1st
edn, hira Publications, p 120-121
32
Evidence Act 1872,S. 32; when the statement is made by a person as to the cause of his death, or as to any of the circumstances of the
transaction which resulted in his death, in cases in which the cause of that person‘s death comes into question. Such statements are relevant
whether the person who made them was or was not, at the time when they were made, under expectation of death, and whatever may be the
nature of the proceeding in which the cause of his death comes into question is called dying declaration
33
State V. Rashid Ahmed &others(2002) 54 DLR, HCD 333.
34
State V. KabelMollah&ors(2003)55 DLR, HCD, 108
35
Babul Sikder&ors. Vs. State represented by the DC(2004), 56 DLR, HCD 174
36
State Vs. Abdul Hatem (2004) 56 DLR, AD 431
37
Subban Khan Vs. The State (1960) PLD, Lah. 1
38
ShamsurRahman V. The State(1990)42 DLR (AD) 200
39
Nurjahan Begum V. The State(1989) 42 DLR (AD) 130
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witness in the previous suit. The provision of this section should be applied in rare and extreme cases and with
great caution. The previous statement of a witness is admissible under this section when the witness is dead, or
when the witness cannot be found, or when the witness is incapable of giving evidence, or when the witness is
kept out of the way by the adverse party, or when the witness‘s presence cannot be obtained without an amount
of delay or expense, under the circumstances of the case, the court considers unreason able. 40
As the
investigating officer was examined-in-chief and the he died but the defense got an opportunity to cross-examine
him but they took adjournment for which the evidence given by him can be accepted under section 33 of the
Evidence Act and non-examination of the Investigation Officer will not vitiate the trial.41
Previous deposition of
a witness can be tendered in evidence in a subsequent proceeding between the same parties when the other party
had an opportunity of cross-examining him when such witness could not be produced in circumstances stated in
section 33.42
Admission against Interest: Another example expressly exempted from the exclusionary aspects of the hearsay
rule is an admission by a party opponent. The definition of an admission is: The statement is offered against a
party and is the party‘s own statement, in either an individual or representative capacity or a statement of which
the party has manifested an adoption or believe in its truth, or a statement by a person authorized by the party to
make a statement concerning the subject, or a statement by the party‘s agent.....43
The general principle behind
the admission exception is that making statements against one‘s own interest, something that casts the declarant
in a negative light, does not occur naturally or with contrivance. If a person says ―I am responsible for what
happened,‖ the adverse comment is likely not a fabrication. It would be rare for parties to impute culpability by
such statements unless true.
Excited Utterances: When individuals witness startling events, catastrophes, and circumstances rife with
tension and emotion, the declarations are deemed trustworthy. The spontaneity and unpredictability of the
Event gives rise to honest reactions rather than deceit. In spontaneous circumstances, people rarely utter untrue
statements because the mind lacks the time and space to invent or create the falsehood.44
An excited utterance is
admissible if the following elements exist: A startling occurrence sufficient to produce stress or excitement in
persons of ordinary sensibilities. The declarant was present at the Occurrence, and the utterance came very soon
thereafter. The startling occurrence is the subject of the remark. The declarant need not be available to testify.45
In a prosecution for sexual assault arising out of the defendant‘s assault on a four-year-old boy, the court
properly allowed the child‘s mother, physician, and the responding police officer to testify as to statements
made to each by the child, pursuant to the excited utterance exception to the hearsay rule. These statements were
allowed even though they were made on the morning after the alleged assault occurred due to the severity of the
trauma.46
While contemporaneous reaction is the general rule, events and conditions can be assessed for a longer
term depending upon the severity and seriousness of the circumstances.
Evidentiary Value of Confessional Statement: A confession is received in evidence on the presumption that
no person will voluntarily make a statement which is against his or her interest, unless it be true.47
Therefore,
when prosecution demands conviction of an accused primarily on the basis of his or her confession, the court
must apply two tests: (a) whether the confession is perfectly voluntary, and (b) if so, whether it is true and
trustworthy. Satisfaction of the first test is s sine qua non for its admissibility in evidence and if the
circumstances of the case throw any doubt on its voluntary nature the confession must always be rejected.48
A
voluntary confession means a confession not caused by inducement, threat or promise and does not mean a
confession. If the confession is shown to be made in consequence of inducement, threat or promise, it is
inadmissible in evidence.49
As to the second test, for determining whether the confession is true the court must
40
Supra Note 23, pp. 139-140
41
AbdurRahmanV. The State, 1 BLC 215
42
Salauddin V. The State (1980) 32 DLR 227
43
Federal Rules of Evidence, Section 801(d) (2) as cited in Overview of Evidence, Jones and Barletta Publishers
LLC<http://samples.jbpub.com/9780763766610/CH01.pdf> accessed 20 September 2015
44
A 1992 U.S. Supreme Court decision reaffirmed the traditional rationale for this hearsay exception. We note first that the evidentiary
rationale for permitting hearsay testimony regarding spontaneous declarations and statements made in the course of receiving medical care is
that such out-of-court declarations are made in contexts that provide substantial guarantees of their trustworthiness. But those same factors
that contribute to the statements‘ reliability cannot be recaptured even by later in-court testimony. A statement that has been offered in a
moment of excitement without the opportunity to reflect on the consequences of one‘s exclamation—may justifiably carry more weight with
a trier of fact than a similar statement offered in the relative calm of the courtroom. White v. Illinois, 502 U.S. 346, 355–56 (1992) (footnote
omitted).People v. Ortega, 672 P.2d 215 (Colo. App. 1983).
45
Kenneth s. Broun, mccormick on evidence§ 272, at 260–61 (6th ed. 2006).
46
People v. Ortega, 672 p.2d 215 (colo.App. 1983). See also2am. Jur. Trials53(supp. 1993)
47
Moslemuddin v. state, (1996) 48 DLR 588
48
Dr. Sarkar Ali Akkas, Law of criminal procedure, 2nd
revised end, AnkurPrakashani, P 86
49
Evidence Act 1872, Section 24
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carefully examine its contents and must than compare them with the other evidence and apply to them the test
of probability. If the court finds that the material statement in the confession is inconsistent with the evidence of
eye witness, it must be held that the prosecution has failed to prove that the confession is true and it must be put
aside50
Conviction of an accused solely based on confession is valid if true and voluntary, conviction of an
accused solely based on the confession of his co-accused not valid.51
Confession must admit in terms of the
offence or substantially all facts constituting the offence, Exculpatory statement is nor confession. 52
The
confessional statement even if found to have been true and voluntary it could not have treated to be a basis of
conviction of co accused being lacking of corroboration of the said in any manner53
Confession can form the sole basis of conviction against its maker on the conditions that it is true and
voluntary; it fits in the circumstances of the particular case which may at least create an impression that it is true
and it either admit in terms of the offence or at any rate substantially all the facts which constitute the
offence. There is no compulsion that a true and voluntary confession needs to be materially corroborated for
using it against its maker.54
However when the confession found to be voluntary and also corroborated by other
evidence, the accused cannot be acquitted.55
If a confession inculpatory in nature, true and voluntary, it can be
sole basis for conviction of the maker of the confession, no matter whether it is retracted or not.56
In a case57
the
appellate division of the Supreme Court held that a confessional statement even if it is partly true or partly false
or in other words does not disclose the true picture, can be used against the maker and there is no legal bar in
upholding the conviction on the basis of confession. Similarly in another case58
it was held by the high court
division that part of the confessional statement found true may be accepted by the court to convict the accused
rejecting the other part which is not true. There is no merit in the contention that when one part of the
confessional statement is rejected, the other, even if true, cannot be accepted. Although the weight of the
confessions made by the accused may be regarded as great against the parties making them, they must be
accepted with great caution against the co accused whom they implicate unless there is corroboration from an
independent source would make it safe to act upon the confession. The confession of one co accused cannot be
said to be corroborated by the confessions of another co accused.59
It is general principle that a confession
should be accepted or rejected as a whole but in certain facts and circumstances, the inculpatory part may be
accepted if the exculpatory part found to be false or basically improvable regards being had to reason and
humane conduct.60
In another case the accused admitted in his statement that he was in charge of the Godown
but denied that the contraband was discovered from it and contended that it was found from outside the
Godown. The court accepted the former part of his statement, but rejected the latter part in its view of the fact
the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt.61
When a statement is partly exculpatory and partly
inculpatory, the court will usually accept inculpatory part and reject exculpatory part and exculpatory statement
denying the quilt are not confessions.
Evidentiary Value of Statement: A statement made under law62
is admissible and may be used to corroborate
or contradict a statement made in the court in the manner provided by ss 14563
and 15764
of the evidence act
1872. A Statement of a witness obtained under s 164 of CrPC. always raises suspicion that it has not been
voluntarily made. Such statement can be used against its maker if it is found to be true, voluntary and
inculpatory in nature, but it cannot be used any other co accused without any corroborative evidence and
circumstances.65
A statement made by a mere witness and not by an accused by way of confession under s 164
CrPC can never be used as a substantive piece of evidence to substantiate the prosecution case as to the
50
Sarwansingh v. State of Punjab(1957) SCJ 699, See also M Monir, Principles and digest of the law of evidence (H S Ursekar edited, the
university book agency, allahabad, 2nd
edn, 1984), p 24
51
Abdur Rashid v. The State (1983) BLD 20
52
Abdul Jalil v. The State (1985) BLD 137
53
NurulIslam v. state, (2008) 28 BLD 114,120
54
State v. Shafique (1991) 43 DLR(AD) 203
55
State of Gujrat v. Sabaniya dos Mohammad, (1980) 21 CLR 587
56
Goaur Chandra pal v. State, (2007) 59 DLR, HD 17, 23
57
Hazratali v. state, (1991) 11 BLD (AD) 270
58
State v. AfazudinSikder, (1998) 50 DLR 212
59
Ranakariappa v. Emperor, (1929) AIR (Bom) 327; State v. Tajulislam, (1996) 48 DLR 305, 323
60
State v. LaluMiah (1997) 39 DLR (AD) 117
61
Vijendrajit v. State of Bombay, (1953)SCJ 330
62
Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, Section 164
63
A witness may be cross-examined as to previous statements made by him in writing or reduced into writing, and relevant to matters in
question, without such writing being shown to him, or being proved; but if it is intended to contradict him by the writing, his attention must,
before the writing can be proved, be called to those parts of it which are to be used for the purpose of contradicting him
64
In order to corroborate the testimony of a witness, any former statement made by such witness relating the same fact or about the time
when the fact took place, or before any authority legally competent to investigate the fact, may be proved.
65
ZakirHossain v. State, (2003), 55 DLR 137, 145
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complicity of accused in the alleged offence.66
In a case it held67
that trial court convicted the accused on the
basis of statement of witnesses. The High Court Division held that the trial court misdirected itself when it had
convicted appellant on the basis of statement of witnesses made under s 164 CrPC by treating them as
confessional statement. Similarly, in another case68
it was found that the trial court convicted the accused only
on the basis of statement made under s 164 of CrPC by the victim. The High Court Division held that the Judge
committed error of law in distinguishing the statement of witness recorded under s 164 and confessional
statement of an accused recorded under s 164. Another case69
the High Court Division observed that the trial
court on repeated occasions used the expression shikarokti (confession) of a statement of a witness under s 164
CrPC and was totally confused with the expression confession and statement used in s 164. The court held that a
statement which is not a confession cannot be used as a confession and such a statement can never be used to
support or challenge the evidence given in court by the witness who made the statement.
Evidentiary Value of Examination of the Accused under Section 342: According to law70
the court to
examine the accused after the evidence for prosecution has been taken. The object of examination of the accused
under s 342 of CrPC is to give the accused an opportunity of explaining any circumstances which may lead to
incriminate him or her and thus to enable the court, in cases where the accused is undefended, to examine the
witnesses in his or her interest.71
In a case72
The High Curt Division held that the examination of the accused
person under section 342 of CrPC is not a mere formality and it is fundamental principle of law that the
attention of the accused person must be drawn to the evidence on record in a precise manner. In another case73
THE High Court Division held that the accused appellant were not given any chance to explain any
circumstances against them. The court observed that it is an established principle of law that an examination of
an accused under s 342 is not an idle formality and for that reason, it has to be carried out carefully in the
interest of justice and fair play to the accused. In a case74
S 342 is mainly give benefit to the accused as well as
benefit to the court in reaching final decision and the provision engrafted in this section is intended to comply
with the most salutary principles of natural justice enshrined in the maxim audi altarem partem.75
Evidentiary Value of the Deposition of Medical Witness: The deposition of civil surgeon or other medical
witnesses, taken and attested by a Magistrate in the presence of the accused, or taken on commission, may be
given in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding, although deponent is not called as witness.76
When the civil
surgeon or any other medical officer is summoned as a witness he or she must be examined as other witness.77
Evidentiary Value of the Report of Post Mortem Examination: The evidence of the civil surgeon or other
medical officer who prepared post mortem report is material; justice requires that he or she should be examined
at the trial in the presence of the accused. However, S 509A CrPC provides an exception to this requirement of
law. Under this section, where in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding before a court the report of a post
mortem examination is required to be used as evidence, such report may be used as such without examining the
civil surgeon or other medical officer if the following requirements are fulfilled: The civil surgeon or other
medical officer who made the report is dead, incapable of giving evidence or he or she is beyond the limits of
Bangladesh and his or her attendance cannot be without an amount of delay, expense or in convinces which,
under the circumstance of the case, without would unreasonable.78
Evidentiary Value of First Information Report: First Information Report is not in the nature of a formal
charge. It is an important public document and may be put in evidence to support or contradict the evidence of
the person who gave the information, but it cannot be used as substantive evidence. The investigation under this
Chapter proceeds on the first information.79
66
ToyezuddinPramanik v. State, (1981) 1 BLD 433
67
Muslim v. State, (1995) 47 DLR 185
68
Hobi Sheikh v. State, (2004) 56 DLR 383, 387.
69
State v. Nazrul Islam, (2005) 57 DLR 289, 297
70
Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, Section 342
71
Select committee‘s report on the bill of the Criminal Procedure Code 1882 (act x of 1882)
72
State v. KabelMolla, (2003) 55 DLR 108
73
Shahid Mia v. State, (2008) 28 BLD (HCD) 236, 243
74
Mahbubuddin Ahmed v. State, (2005) 57 DLR 513
75
Ibid, P544
76
Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, Section 509A
77
Fazar v. Crown, (1952) 4 DLR 99
78
Code of Criminal Procedure, Section 509A
79
BelayetHossain, The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898; 1st
edn, Hira Publication, p 178
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Probative Value of Reports of Chemical Examiner, Serologist, etc.: Any document purporting to be a report
under the hand of any chemical examiner or assistant chemical examiner to Government or any serologist,
handwriting expert, finger print expert or fire arm expert appointed by the government, upon any matter or thing
duly submitted to him or her for examination or analysis and report in the course of any proceeding before a
criminal court, may, without calling him or her as a witness, be used as evidence in any inquiry, trial or other
proceeding.80
Value of Evidence of Formal Character on Affidavit: The evidence of any person whose evidence is of a
formal character may be given by affidavit, subject to all just exceptions, be read in evidence in any inquiry,
trial or other proceeding before a court. The court may in its discretion summon and examine such person, but it
will do so if either prosecution or the accused desires it by an application.81
Evidentiary Value of Record of Evidence when Offender Unknown: Record of Evidence when offender
unknown. If it appears that an offence punishable with death or transportation has been committed by some
person or persons unknown, the High Court Division may direct that any Magistrate of the first class shall hold
an inquiry and examine any witnesses who can give evidence concerning the offence. Any depositions so taken
may be given in evidence against any person who is subsequently accused of the offence, if the deponent is dead
or incapable of giving evidence or beyond the limits of Bangladesh.82
Evidentiary Value of Examination of Witness by Police Officer: when any witness is called for the
prosecution in such inquiry or trial whose statement has been reduced into writing as aforesaid, the Court shall
on the request of the accused, refer to such writing and direct that the accused be furnished with a copy thereof,
in order that any part of such statement. If duly proved, may be used to contradict such witness in the manner
provided by section 145 of the Evidence Act, 1872 (I of 1872). When any part of such statement is so used, any
part thereof may also be used in the re-examination such witness.83
Evidentiary Value Diary of Proceedings in Investigation: Any Criminal Court may send for the police-
diaries of a case under inquiry or trial in such Court and may use such diaries, not as evidence in the case, but to
aid it in such inquiry or trial. Neither the accused nor his agents shall be entitled to call for such diaries, nor shall
he or they be entitled to see them merely because they are referred to by the Court; but, if they are used by the
police-officer who made them, to refresh his memory, or if the Court uses them for the purpose of contradicting
such police officer, the provisions of the Evidence Act, 1872, section 161 or section 145, as the case may be,
shall apply.84
The Value of Expert Evidence: In every case the court will decide about the competency of the expert witness. It
is not necessary that if evidence of an expert has been accepted in one case, it should be accepted in other cases also.
How much reliance should be placed on the expert evidence, the court will decide form the facts and circumstance of
the particular case. The expert evidence should be taken very cautiously.
Testimony of expert is usually considered to be of slight value, since they may be, though perhaps
unwittingly, biased in favor of the side which calls them. It is indeed unsafe to base a conviction on the
uncorroborated opinion of any expert.85
The evidence of an expert cannot alone be treated and used to form basis to find an accused guilty and
to form basis of his conviction independent of the substantive evidence of the PWs in the case.86
Where the direct evidence is not supported by expert evidence, and evidence is wanting in the most material
part of prosecution cast it would be difficult to convict the accused on the basis of such evidence.87
Post Mortem
Report is document which by itself is not substantive evidence. A Doctor's statement in Court has the credibility
of a substantive evidence and not report. In a similar vein Inquest Report, also, cannot be termed to be basic or
substantive evidence being prepared by police personnel, a non-medical man, at the earliest stage of the
proceeding. Medical evidence of Doctor, the PW 5 supported by trustworthy evidence of the PWs 1, 2 and 3 is
sufficient proof that head injury was the cause of death of the wife of the condemned prisoner.88
Court will
certainly consider the expert's opinion but it is the court which alone will come to its own conclusion regarding
80
Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, Section 510
81
Ibid, Section 510a
82
Ibid, Section 512(2)
83
Ibid, Section 162
84
Ibid, Section 172
85
Emperor v. RamraoMangesh, (1932) 34 BOMLR 598
86
Kalu Sheikh alias Kalam Sheikh and others v. State (2002) 54 DLR 502
87
NepoleonKhondker alias Lepu and another v. State, (2002) 54 DLR 386
88
The State Vs. AinulHaque, 9 BLC 529
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the matter on which the expert gives opinion- That is why such expert's opinion is always received with great
caution. Handwriting expert's opinion must be considered along with other evidence-where independent witness
could have attested the execution, the bringing of only the plaintiff's relations raised reasonable doubt not only
about the execution and passing of consideration but also about the contract as a whole.89
Documentary Evidence: Whenever something is contained in a document, it can be proved only either by the
primary or where allowed, by the secondary evidence. Documentary evidence means all documents produced
for the inspection of court.90
Any form of writing or recording is a document, and regardless of whether it's
public or private, it may be admitted into evidence if it meets the same standards as oral testimony (relevancy,
competency, and materiality), but in addition, a foundation must be laid for the introduction of documentary
evidence. Meeting the requirements for authentication and the best evidence rule are two tests that relate
primarily to documentary evidence. The authentication requirement is usually met by providing preliminary
proof of genuineness, authenticity, or identity.
The best evidence rule is to produce the original and secondary evidence is not admissible unless is
proved to be lost, etc, as required under act.91
Marshall Huts in his book the Rule of Evidence states that in
majority of the states in the united states of America the rule is that if the best evidence is not obtainable, the
next best evidence, viz, a copy and then in its absence oral evidence may be given in that order. In India if there
is no other method allowed by law for proving the content of a document except by the primary or the
secondary evidence.92
Lord Esherobserved93
says that Primary evidence is evidence which the law requires to be given first;
secondary evidence is evidence which may be given in the absence of that better evidence. Section 61 likes
section 59 of evidence act 1872, must be read subject to sections 64 and 65 of evidence act. The result is that the
content of a document must be proved by primary evidence unless secondary evidence becomes admissible for
any of the reasons mentioned in section 65 of the same act in which case such contents may be proved by
secondary evidence. The principle behind the admissibility of the secondary evidence is explained by Jessel,
M.R.,94
that the whole theory of secondary evidence depends upon this, that the primary evidence is lost and that
it is against justice that the accident of the loss should deprive a man of the rights to which he would otherwise
entitled.
IV. Limitation Of Evidence
Relevant and Material yet Inadmissible Evidence: Relevant and material evidence may never see the inside
of a courtroom95
If the evidence is relevant to a particular fact but is highly prejudicial and inflammatory, its
admission will be denied. Federal Rule of Evidence 403 sets out the standard dilemma: Although relevant,
evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice,
confusion of the issues, or misleading the jury, or by considerations of undue delay, waste of time, or needless
presentation of cumulative evidence.96
There is no shortage of examples that typify the prejudicial potency of
evidence: gruesome photographs, biased witnesses, compensated expert witnesses and witnesses granted total
immunity, to name a few. As for confusion, various forms of novel, scientific evidence can often confuse the
court and jury more than aid in its deliberation. If a scientific discipline has scant academic support or is too
advent grade, admission is unlikely despite its inherent relevance.97
Limitations on Legal Relevancy and Admissibility: Legal relevancy and admissibility do not mean same
thing. They are not synonymous terms. Admissibility means receivability in evidence. All legally relevant facts
are not admissible in evidence, e.g., communication during marriage which under section122, evidence act
187298
or between a client and his legal adviser which under section 129 of evidence act 187299
may be facts in
issue or relevant facts but they are inadmissible on grounds of public policy. Similarly all admissible facts are
89
Eklas Khan and others v. Poresh Chandra Das and others, 6 BSCD 185
90
Evidence Act 1872, Section 3
91
Evidence Act 1872,Section 65
92
Ramprasad v. Raghunandad Prasad (1885) 7 All 138, 143
93
Lucas v. Williams, 1892(2) QB116
94
Sugdenv.Leonards (1876) PD 154.
95
Paul Rothstein, Teaching Evidence, 50 ST. LOUIS L.J. 999 (2006).
96
Federal Rules of Evidence, Section 403
97
Indeed, the polygraph continues to befuddle its proponents as it is locked out of courtrooms. The decision to ban polygraph results is based
on continuing disagreement about the accuracy of the polygraph technique. United States v. Scheffer, 896 F.2d 842 (4th Cir. 1990).
98
No person who is or has been married shall be compelled to disclose any communication made to him during marriage by any person to
whom he is or has been married; nor shall he be permitted to disclose any such communication, unless the person who made it, or his
representative in interest, consents, except in suits between married persons, or proceedings in which one married person is prosecuted for
any crime committed against the other.
99
No one shall be compelled to disclose to the Court any confidential communication which has taken place between him and his legal profession
adviser, unless he offers himself as a witness, in which case he may be compelled to disclose any such communications as may appear to the Court
necessary to be known in order to explain any evidence which he has given, but no other.
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not relevant, e.g., previous statements which are proved under section 157100
of evidence act 1872 or 155101
of
evidence act 1872, to corroborate or contradict a witness are admissible but are not declared to be relevant as
per the evidence act 1872.public policy, consideration of fairness, the particular necessity for reaching speedy
decisions-these and similar reasons cause constantly the necessary rejection of much evidence entirely
relevant.102
Limitation on Confession: A confession is a kind of admission, it is as such relevant, but under certain
circumstances is declared to be irrelevant, as under section 24 of Evidence Act 1872, when it is caused by
inducement, threat or promise.103
Limitation on Hearsay Rule: In other words, hearsay is evidence of a statement that was made other than by a
witness while testifying at the hearing in question and that is offered to prove the truth of the matter
stated.104
According to the principle of law of evidence that statement must not be taken as admissible.
Limitation on an Admission: According to the provision of evidence act105
, in civil cases when a party to the
suit has written or admitted any liability with a view to compromise or to end the litigation, such admissions are
not relevant and cannot be proved against the maker of the admission.106
Limitation on the Character Evidence: In civil cases character of a party to a suit is irrelevant and
inadmissible.107
The reason is that court has to try the case on the basis of its own facts for the purpose of
determining whether the defendant should be liable or not. If evidence of character is relevant, then it will not
only prolong the proceeding but will also unnecessary prejudice the mind of the judge one way or
other.108
Character evidence is excluded generally on the grounds of public policy and fairness, since its
admission would surprise and prejudice the parties by taking up the whole of their careers as they would not
possible come into court prepared to defend. The general character is not in issue. The business of the court is to
try the case and not the man. A very bad man may have a very righteous cause.109
In criminal proceedings the
fact that the accused person has a bad character is irrelevant110
Evidence of bad character of accused persons is
not admissible in evidence in view of the provisions of section 54 of the Evidence Act.
Limitation Based on Medicine: Some physicians view EBM (evidence-based medicine) measures as a form of
―cookbook medicine‖ that discounts and interferes with individual physicians‘ medical judgment.111
Physician
resistance also stems from the concern that some EBM measures rely on inadequate and occasionally
contradictory information.112
The practical limitations of EBM(evidence-based medicine) include ―obstacles to
the development, dissemination, and incorporation of medical evidence‖.113
V. Recommendations
Since function of the law of evidence is to convince the court as to the existence of that state of facts which
according to the provisions of substantive law would establish the existence of the right or liability alleged by
the parties of litigation. For fair and impartial disposal of ligation and to evaluate the evidence appropriately the
following recommendations are made: Advocate must consider the order of proof, not only in the light of the
laws and legal principles but also according to the standard or quantum of proof required in a particular case,
100
In order to corroborate the testimony of a witness, any former statement made by such witness relating the same fact or about the time
when the fact took place, or before any authority legally competent to investigate the fact, may be proved.
101
The credit of a witness may be impeached in the following ways by the adverse party, or, with the consent of the Court, by the party who calls him:
(1) By the evidence of persons who testify that they, from their knowledge of the witness, believe him to be unworthy of credit.
(2) By proof that the witness has been bribed, or has accepted the offer of a bribe, or has received any other corrupt inducement to give his
evidence.
(3) by proof of former statement inconsistent with any part of his evidence which is liable to be contradicted;
(4) when a man is prosecuted for rape or an attempt to ravish, it may be shown that the prosecutrix was of generally
102
Justice M. Monir,Law of evidence (short edition), 6th
edn, p 252
103
Ibid, P 156
104
FindLaw, "Hearsay" Evidence, <http://criminal.findlaw.com/criminal-procedure/hearsay-evidence.html> accessed 20 September 2015
105
Evidence Act 1872, Section 23
106
Supra Note 30, P 93
107
Ibid, section 52
108
Attorney general v. bowman (1791), 2 Bos.&p 532
109
Queen v. Rowton, (1865) 34 LJ (MC) 57
110
Evidence Act 1872, Section 54
111
HasnainWynia R. Is evidence-based medicine patient-centered and is patient-centered care evidence based,Health Serves. 2006;41(1):1-8
112
Ibid
113
Ibid
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and the rules determining which party has the affirmative of the issues, and that will assist to sort out the actual
values of evidence.
1. Legal scholars and practitioners in determining the measurability of beyond a reasonable doubt and
preponderance of probabilities, of a criminal or a civil case are best left to discretionary principles rather
than rigid fixations. This will pave the way to evaluate the evidence appropriately.
2. Although it is settled principle that once the presumption has been factually and legally established, its
existence is assured unless the opposing party attacks and rebuts its integrity, but it will be prudent course
to the legal practitioners and judges to be prepared with evidence rather than to rely on a presumption,
except where proved impossible to attain, and that will support them accomplish something the evidentiary
value of evidence.
3. At the core of evidentiary scrutiny, courts and legal practitioners should evaluates the quality of evidence
positively or negatively, accepting or rejecting it either totally or partially, and assessing its overall
relevance. To prove this point, they must examine the influence of testimonial evidence.
4. In determining weight of evidence judges should rely upon the competent evidence114
and only competent
evidence is worthy of their evaluation.
5. The recommendation of law commission for changing in burden of proof in cases of torture on persons in
police custody, which give power the court to draw a presumption (may presumption) where bodily injuries
are caused to a person while in police custody should be implemented immediately, as it give a hand the
court to draw reasonable conclusion of the cases.
6. The concept of Physical Evidence should be implemented immediately for fair and impartial disposal of
cases.
7. To ensure the ends of justice the best evidence115
must be given.
8. Limitations imposed as the law of evidence is not applicable in International Crime Tribunal to conclude
the trial procedure of war criminals. If we can free the limitation the case may be proved without any
shadow of doubt.
9. If court finds out that the witness is a false one. Court can ensure a provision and the false witness may be
punished by the competent court to ensure the flexibility of Evidence.
10. The electronic records116
should be included in definition of evidence that will become helpful to facilitate
electronic communication by means of reliable electronic device.
VI. Conclusion
Logical set of laws of evidence are indispensable to meet the fair and impartial administration of
justice because the evidence plays its part in satisfying the court about the existence or non-existence of the
right. It is the evidence before the court on which the court shall stand its verdict. So evidence is the mode to
prove the existence of right. Evidence is crucial in judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative purpose. It helps to
reach in a fair and rational decision in certain point of dispute, and a decision without any evidence or with
improper evidence means arbitrariness and miscarriage of justice. Generally Evidence plays its active role in the
trial stage. When the witnesses come before the court, and they will give direct evidence by way of examination
in chief and their credibility or veracity will be tested by way of cross-examination. So excellent knowledge of
the law of evidence is as vital to a successful lawyer as the knowledge of structural engineering is to the
architect or the science of navigation is to the captain of a ship. It is a common experience in a court of law that
a good case has failed because of a lack of adequate and necessary knowledge of evidence on the part of lawyer
entrusted with the conduct of the case. How much value should be imposed upon evidence depends on the type
of case or nature of the case or suit, Proposition being advocated. An evidentiary value of evidence is an affair
of courts, giving some evidence more emphasis than others. From one extreme, where no value is attached to
evidence, and the evidence is stricken or excluded from trial, to the other end of the evidentiary spectrum, it is
basically how much something is worth. In the general scheme of things, only best evidence is entitled to more
value than others. Another view on the value of evidence would be whether the evidence is direct or
circumstantial. However, Evidence is the only way to determine a case finally and also determine whether the
case is true or not. Evidence should be cheeked carefully since evidence can bring the verdict whether a certain
thing is true or not.
114
The term ‗competent evidence‘ is used to refer evidence that is relevant, and of such nature that it can be received by a court of law. It
refers to evidence that is appropriate and needed to prove the issue of fact that the parties have made. Competent evidence may also serve as
a link to the subject matter that is to be proved. Competent evidence is also known as proper evidence, admissible evidence, relevant
evidence, or legal evidence.
115
Best evidence consists of statements made by a witness (testimonial evidence) or contained in documents (documentary evidence).
116
Information recorded in a manner that requires a computer or other electronic device to display, interpret, and process it. This includes
documents (whether text, graphics, or spreadsheets) generated by a software and stored on magnetic media (disks) or optical media (CDs,
DVDs), as well as electronic mail and documents transmitted in electronic data interchange (EDI). In contrast to a paper (hard copy)
document, an electronic document can contain non-sequential (non-linear) information as hypertext.