LAW OF EVIDENCE

UNDER GRADUATE – V SEMESTER

SESSION 2021-22
August - December

FACULTY

SHUBHAM SRIVASTAVA

National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand)
INDIA
2021

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OBJECTIVE

The Law of Evidence is primarily an adjective law which supports both civil and criminal
procedure. It primarily deals with the proving and disproving of the facts in the court. Primary
objective of evidence law is to maintain law and order in the society and to protect the life
and liberty of people by providing a systematic pattern of proof in both civil and criminal
matters. It is for this reason that people place their ultimate reliance on this branch of law for
protection against all injuries that human conduct can inflict on individuals and institutions.
Due to these reasons, the evidence law cannot afford to be weak, ambiguous or ineffective.
Nor can it be harsh and arbitrary in its impact. The application of evidence law has to be
uniform regardless of any discrimination on grounds of class, caste, religion, sex or creed etc.
of either the criminal or the victim. Similarly in the case of civil matters also it is all about the
proof the cause of action by the plaintiff and disproving the same by the defendant.
PEDAGOGY

Interactive approach during the course of learning (Students are supposed to come prepared
for the topics for discussion in the class/ case studies/ Presentations). The main tools of
teaching may be summarized as under:
• Lectures with Question and Answer Sessions
• Case Law Analysis
• Class Participation
• Project work

EVALUATION

Description Weight age Schedule

1. Mid Term Exam 20% Academic Calendar

2. End Term Exam 50% Academic Calendar

3. Project 30% To be notified

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COURSE OUTLINE
It has 6 modules which are as follows:

Module I:

➢ DEFINITION AND RELEVANCY OF FACTS

• Evidence, Document, Proved, Disproved, not proved.

• Relevant Fact and Fact in issue.
• May Presume, Shall Presume and Conclusive Proof
• Kinds of Evidence
• Relevancy and admissibility
• Res Gestae, Occasion, Cause, Effect, Motive Preparation, Conduct, Alibi etc.

Module II:

➢ DEFINITION OF ADMISSION AND RELEVANCY

• Who can make Admissions, Proof of Admissions

• Against the Persons making them and Admissions in civil cases (Sections 17-23,
31).

Module III:

➢ DEFINITION OF CONFESSION AND RELEVANCE OF CONFESSIONS

(SECTIONS 24-30), AND DYING DECLARATION.
• Confession
• Confession to police
• Retracted Confession
• Discovery Statement
• Confession By Co accused
• Dying Declaration

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Module IV:

➢ OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE (SECTIONS 61-73).

• Primary and Secondary Evidence.

• Proving and Genuineness of Documents.
• Exclusion of Oral by documentary Evidence

Module V:

➢ PRODUCTION AND EFFECT OF EVIDENCE.

• Burden of Proof (Sec. 101-114).

• Estoppels (Sec. 115).
• Competence of Witnesses (Sec. 118-120).
• Privileged Communications

Module VI:

➢ EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES (SECS. 135 - 166) WITH SPECIAL

REFERENCE TO THE FOLLOWING
• Types of Examinations.
• Leading Question
• Hostile Witness
• Refreshing Memory
• Questions which can be asked during Different Type of Examinations.

DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE

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 DURATION TOPIC READINGS PEDAGOGY

“The rules defining the rights and

obligations of men, however complete and
perfect they might be, would be of little use
to mankind unless there existed the means • Examples
of compelling men to conform their actions • Discussion
to them, r of inflicting punishment upon • PPT
them for failure to do so. Presentation

So it happens that, with the growth of • Random

substantive law, another kind of law has questions

Introduction to
2 hour been established, which relates, not to the
the course
rights and the obligations of men, directly, Presentation
but to the means of enforcing them. This is Tube, Google

the law which defines the nature and powers Meet, Google

of judicial tribunals, and then prescribes the Classroom

methods of procedures therein. This is
known as the ‘adjective law’.”

John Jay Mckelvey, Handbook on the Law

of Evidence, Ch. 1- Introductory

“perhaps the best and simplest definition is

• Examples
that it is any matter of fact from which an
• Discussion
inference may be drawn as to another
• PPT
matter of fact. Bentham, in his Rationale of
• Presentati
Evidence Judicial Evidence (Volume I (1837) seems
2 hour on
to have been the first to define evidence in
• Random
this manner. Bentham says, ‘any matter if
questions
fact, the effect, tendency, or design of
which; when presented to the mind, is to
produce a persuasion concerning the

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 existence of some other matter of fact; a Presentation
persuasion either affirmative or Tube, Google
disaffirmative of its existence’ Meet, Google
Classroom
John Jay Mckelvey, Handbook on the Law
of Evidence, Ch. 1- Introductory

Further readings

1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal &

Dhiraj Lal, p21-32

2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, p11-

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3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry

Wigmore, p17-31

1. The Law of Evidence, by • Chalk & Talk

Ratanlal&Dhiraj Lal, p31-36 • Examples
2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, • Discussion
p19-24 • Presentation
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry • Random
Proved
&Wigmore, p31-34 questions
1 hour Disproved,
not proved
Presentation
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May Presume, 1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal &

• Chalk & Talk
Shall Presume Dhiraj Lal,p36-39
1 hour • Examples
and Conclusive 2. The Law of Evidence, by S.
• Discussion
Proof Sarkar,p24-28

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 3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry & • Presentation
Wigmore, p34-37 • Random
questions

Presentation
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal & • Presentation
Relevant Fact Dhiraj Lal, p40-47 • Random
and Fact in 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, questions
2 hour
issue. p29-39
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry Presentation
&Wigmore, p38-43 Tube, Google
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal &
• Discussion
Dhiraj Lal, p48-61
• Presentation
Res Gestae 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar,
2 hour • Random
p40-73
questions
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry
&Wigmore, p44-67
Presentation
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal • Presentation
&Dhiraj Lal, p62-76 • Random
Occasion,
2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, questions
1 hour Cause, Effect
p74-89
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry Presentation
&Wigmore, p68-88 Tube, Google
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal & • Presentation
Motive, Dhiraj Lal, p77-94 • Random
Preparation & 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, questions
2 hour
Conduct p90-119
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry Presentation
&Wigmore, p89-119 Tube, Google
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Facts • Chalk & Talk

1. The Law of Evidence, by
2 hour introductory, • Examples
Ratanlal&Dhiraj Lal, p95-153
explanatory, • Discussion

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 identity, time, 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, • Presentation
place and p120-207 • Random
relations 3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry & questions
Wigmore, p120-191 Presentation
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal
Relevancy of • Presentation
&Dhiraj Lal, p154-171
facts • Random
2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar,
1 hour constituting questions
p208-249
Conspiracy Presentation
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry &
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Wigmore, p192-256
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by
• Presentation
Ratanlal&Dhiraj Lal, p172-203
• Random
Plea of alibi 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar,
1 hour questions
p250-299
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry
Presentation
&Wigmore, p257-304
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 • Chalk & Talk
• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal & • Presentation
Facts helpful in Dhiraj Lal, p204-249 • Random
determining 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, questions
1 hour
damages p300-320
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry Presentation
&Wigmore, p305-321 Tube, Google
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal &
Facts • Presentation
Dhiraj Lal, p250-277
establishing • Random
2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar,
1 hour right, duty or questions
p321-347
custom Presentation
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry &
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Wigmore, p322-351
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1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal & • Chalk & Talk

Dhiraj Lal, p278-299 • Examples
Facts showing
2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, • Discussion
1 hour state of mind
p348-369 • Presentation
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry & • Random
Wigmore, p352-389 questions

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 Presentation
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal & • Presentation
Dhiraj Lal, p300-339 • Random
Course of
2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, questions
1 hour business
p370-409
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry & Presentation
Wigmore, p390-439 Tube, Google
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal &
Admissions: • Presentation
Dhiraj Lal, p340-391
Definition • Random
2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar,
2 hour Who can make questions
p410-479
Admissions Presentation
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry &
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Wigmore, p440-499
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 • Chalk & Talk
• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal & • Presentation
Dhiraj Lal, p392-450 • Random
Evidentiary
2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, questions
1 hour value of
p480-569
Admission
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry & Presentation
Wigmore, p500-543 Tube, Google
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
Admissions
• Discussion
Against the 1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal &
• Presentation
Persons making Dhiraj Lal, p451-497
• Random
them and 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar,
2 hour questions
Admissions in p570-661
Presentation
civil cases. (sec. 3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry &
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17- 23, 31) Wigmore, p544-591
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Definition of • Chalk & Talk

Confession, 1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal &
• Examples
Confession to Dhiraj Lal, p498-553
• Discussion
police, 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar,
4-5 hours • Presentation
Confession to p662-748
• Random
Magistrates 3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry &
questions
Wigmore, p592-647

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 Presentation
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal &
• Presentation
Dhiraj Lal, p554-583
Retracted • Random
2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar,
1 hour Confession questions
p749-798
Presentation
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry &
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Wigmore, p648-694
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal &
• Presentation
Dhiraj Lal, p584-717
• Random
Dying 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar,
3-4 hours questions
declaration p799-957
Presentation
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry &
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Wigmore, p695-801
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• Chalk & Talk

Documentary 1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal &
2-3 hour • Examples
Evidence, Dhiraj Lal, p718-789
• Discussion

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 Primary and 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, • Presentation
Secondary p958-1067 • Random
Evidence 3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry & questions
Wigmore, p802-874
Presentation
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal & • Presentation
Proof and
Dhiraj Lal, p790-881 • Random
genuineness of
2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, questions
2 hour documents
p1068-1161
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry & Presentation
Wigmore, p875-949 Tube, Google
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal
• Discussion
&Dhiraj Lal, p882-991
• Presentation
Presumption as 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar,
1 hour • Random
to documents p1162-1258
questions
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry &
Wigmore, p950-1030
Presentation
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal & • Presentation
Burden of Proof Dhiraj Lal, p992-1107 • Random
(Secs. 101-114) 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, questions
3-4 hours
p1259-1389
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry & Presentation
Wigmore, p1031-1097 Tube, Google
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal & • Presentation
Dhiraj Lal, p1108-1196 • Random
Estoppels (Sec.
2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, questions
2 hour 115).
p1390-1497
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry & Presentation
Wigmore, p1098-1178 Tube, Google
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Competency of • Chalk & Talk

1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal &
1 hour witnesses (Secs. • Examples
Dhiraj Lal, p1197-1288
118-120) • Discussion

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 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, • Presentation
p1498-1609 • Random
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry questions
&Wigmore, p1179-1267
Presentation
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• Chalk & Talk
• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal • Presentation
&Dhiraj Lal, p1289-1390 • Random
Accomplice and
2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, questions
1 hour his evidence
p1610-1731
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry Presentation
&Wigmore, p1268-1351 Tube, Google
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• Chalk & Talk

Examination of • Examples
witnesses with 1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal & • Discussion
special reference Dhiraj Lal, p1391-1539
• Presentation
to the different 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar,
2 hour • Random
types of p1732-1859
questions
Examinations. 3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry
&Wigmore, p1352-1411
Presentation
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
• Discussion
1. The Law of Evidence, by • Presentation
Leading Ratanlal&Dhiraj Lal, p1540-1598 • Random
Question, 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, questions
1 hour
Hostile Witness p1860-1952
3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry Presentation
&Wigmore, p1412-1498 Tube, Google
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• Chalk & Talk

• Examples
Refreshing • Discussion
Memory, 1. The Law of Evidence, by Ratanlal & • Presentation
Questions which Dhiraj Lal, p1599-1789 • Random
can be asked 2. The Law of Evidence, by S. Sarkar, questions
1 hour
during different p1953-2072
types of 3. Wigmore on Evidence, by Henry & Presentation
Examinations Wigmore, p1499-1559 Tube, Google
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IMPORTANT CASES

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 S. No. Name Citation

1. Queen Empress v. Abdullah (1885) 7 All. 385(F.B.)

2. Pakla Narayan Swamy v. Emperor AIR 1939 PC 47

3. Mirza Akbar v. Emperor, AIR 1940 PC 176

4. Pulukuri Kottaya v. Emperor AIR 1947 PC 67

5. Palvinder Kaur v. State of Punjab AIR 1952 SC 354

6. Kashmira Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh AIR 1952 SC 159

7. Nishikant Jha v. State of Bihar 1959 SCR 1033

8 Badri Rai v. State of Bihar AIR 1958 SC 953

10 Khushal Rao v. State of Bombay AIR 1958 SC 22

11 State of UP v. DeomanUpadhyay AIR 1960 SC 1125

13 Aghnoo Nagesia v. State of Bihar AIR 1966 SC 119

14 Ratten v. R (1971) 3 All ER 801

15 R. M. Malkani v. State of Maharashtra AIR 1973 SC 157

16 Ram Narain v. State of U.P. (1973) 2 SCC 86

17 Bishwanath Prasad v. Dwarka Prasad AIR 1974 SC 117

18 Veera Ibrahim v. State of Maharashtra AIR 1976 SC 1167

20 Dagadu v. State of Maharashtra AIR 1977 SC 1579

21 Ramanathan v. State of Tamilnadu AIR 1978 SC 1201

22 Dudh Nath Pandey v. State of Uttar Pradesh AIR 1981 SC 911

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 23 Sharad Birdhi Chandra Sarada v. State of AIR 1984 SC 1622
Maharashtra

24 Kartar Singh v. State of Punjab (1994) Cri. LJ 3139

25 Central Bureau of Investigation v. V.C. AIR 1998 SC 1406

Shukla

26 State of Maharashtra v. DamuGopinathShinde (2000) Cr LJ 2301 (SC)

27 Uka Ram v. State of Rajasthan (2001) 5 SCC 254

28 Surendra Singh Rautela v. State of Bihar AIR 2002 SC 260

29 Mohd. Khalid v. State of W.B. (2002) 7 SCC 334

30 Jayantibhai Bhenkerbhai v. State of Gujarat (2002) 8 SCC 165

31 Patel Hiralal Joitaram v. State of Gujarat (2002) 1 SCC 22

32 Bodhraj v. State of J. & K (2002) 8 SCC 45

Laxman v. State of Maharashtra (2002) 6 SCC 710

33 Sudhakar v. State of Maharashtra (2000) 6 SCC 671

34 Union of India v. Ibrahim Uddin and Anothers (2012) 8 SCC 148

35 Shankar Kisan Rao Khade v. State Of (2013) 5 SCC 546

Maharashtra

36 Dipanwita Roy v. Ronobroto Roy 2013 SCC OnLine 1300

37 Nandlal Wasudeo Badwaik v. Lata Nandlal 2014 SC (CRIMINAL

Badwaik & Anr APPEAL NO.24 OF 2014)

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 38 State of Gujarat v. Jayrajbhai Punjabhai Varu (2016) 14 SCC 151

39 State of Assam v. Ramen Dowarah (2016) 3 SCC 19

40 State of Haryana v. Ram Mehar& Others Etc. (2016) 8 SCC 762

Etc

41 A Mukesh & Others v. State for NCT of Delhi (2017) 6 SCC 1

& Ors.

42 Md. Sajjad @ Raju @ Salim v. State of West (2017) 11 SCC 150

Bengal

43 Raj Kumar @ Raju v. State (Nct Of Delhi), (2017) 11 SCC 160

44 Nagendra Shah v. State of Bihar 2021 SCC OnLine SC 717

45 Gumansingh alias Lalo alias Raju Bhikhabhai 2021 SCC OnLine SC 660
Chauhan v. State of Gujarat

46 Union of India v. S. Narasimhulu Naidu 2021 SCC OnLine SC 644

47 Manjeet Singh v. State of Haryana 2021 SCC OnLine SC 632

50 State of Kerala v. K. Ajith 2021 SCC OnLine SC 510

51 Gurmeet Singh v. State of Punjab (2021) 6 SCC 108

52 Satbir Singh v. State of Haryana (2021) 6 SCC 1

53 Jayamma & Another v. State of Karnataka (2021) 6 SCC 213

54 Krishna Lal Chawla & Others v. State of Uttar (2012) 5 SCC 435
Pradesh & others

55 V. N. Patil v. K Niranjan Kumar & Others (2021) 3 SCC 661

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 56 Shivaji Chintappa Patil v. State of (2012) 5 SCC 626
Maharashtra

57 Hari Om v. State of UP (2021) 4 SCC 345

TEXTBOOKS
S. No. Text Book Web Links
1 Sarkar, M.C. and Sarkar, S.C., Part I
2004. Sarkar's law of evidence https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dbqQrLstngYd0
in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, yManwKlxGc1IKZPCRW0/view?usp=sharing
Burma & Ceylon Wadhwa and Part II
Company. https://drive.google.com/file/d/13dPik6uoXNd4k
qFoImlhE-sfxKL9o6Kf/view?usp=sharing
2 Ali, S.A. and Woodroffe, J.G., Volume I
2019, The Law of Evidence, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ah22coL96jtZR
Lexis Nexis kZdt_ulCk86sZUkED8r/view?usp=sharing
Volume II
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ZzQJLNsXs2_
_KIG9Xn9LvE_PBRdO---/view?usp=sharing
Volume III
https://drive.google.com/file/d/109ix9xLtcbJeT5
JT6d1JONGIIW14gjFA/view?usp=sharing
Volume IV
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11sTytQ_MLJxv
3fm0z8I6eHLtMbgS2anp/view?usp=sharing

3 Halsbury’s Laws of India Part I

(Evidence), LexisNexis https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tV8_ajQwOmp
D4GYSefI1cxvCDe7LlEOM/view?usp=sharing

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 Part II
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IOcP-
mptxv8eXgyvsPQREJ5a_wgIw3Lf/view?usp=s
haring
Part III
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fYO6tGzYeH2
WhVhOdDklQqq3qSCgfIIW/view?usp=sharing
Part IV
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AauCEW7rj6hh
s29VtxJWRA94qdoZoNzq/view?usp=sharing
Part V
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S7h2sDU2I__v_
PP-xvSNDwvAwlcxrkmB/view?usp=sharing
Part VI
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yNA56S9k3Lgq
lkHsl3oXCmSrnxLc0dVU/view?usp=sharing
Part VII
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UgicK-
3QScoX9dJlB4eufjUeygPQ1z-
5/view?usp=sharing
4 Ratanlal & Dhirajlal, 2019, The Part I
Law of Evidence; LexisNexis https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-uR_KBU4-
u0bcbemOzDhQtvM3rtE64Kj/view?usp=sharin
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Part II
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U_n4LRBIoi2x8
xLZ5G1Ix1ZGwK99fEpP/view?usp=sharing
5 Ho, H.L., 2008. A philosophy of https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fNKoFCDW5A
evidence law: Justice in the uHOlfkhNdhe9WmD1eSzeV-/view?usp=sharing
search for truth. Oxford
University Press

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 6 Stephen, J.F., 1872. The Indian https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WUhNofsGSEb
Evidence Act (I. of 1872): with fsNfLZDh5lH5rZL5rM9VN/view?usp=sharing
an introduction on the principles
of judicial evidence. Macmillan.
7 Lal, Batuk, 2019, Law of Reference Book
Evidence, Lexis Nexis.
8 Sarathi, V.P., Law of Evidence. Reference Book
Eastern Book Company.
9 Monir, M., Textbook on the Law Reference Book
of Evidence. Universal Law
Publishing

LAW COMMISSION REPORTS

1. Law Commission of India (Report No. 185), on Review of Indian Evidence Act 1872,
(2003)
2. Law Commission of India (Report No. 94), Evidence obtained illegally or improperly:
Proposed Section 166A, Indian Evidence Act 1872.
3. Law Commission of India (Report No. 74), Proposal to amend the Indian Evidence
Act so as to render admissible certain statements made by witness before commission
of Inquiry and Other Statutory Authorities. (1978)

FOREIGN LAW COMMISSION REPORTS

S. No. Reports Web Links
1 Scottish Law Commission, Evidence https://drive.google.com/file/d/18-wV-
Report on Corroboration, Hearsay and WQQ_iZsuMfB85oVaB-
Related matters in Civil Proceedings, n9ouKA2S8/view?usp=sharing
(SCOT. LAW COM. NO. 100), 1986
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