Bl- COURSE PLAN oe x + Law of Evi ke Ni Course Objectives: ‘Ata more detailed level, we consider how inferences are drawn from evidence, and how basic ideas of probability can give insights on this process. We study the standard of proof, a standard such as ‘proof beyond reasonable dout ified. We examine how ice gain confessions from suspects, a regulates the admissibility of confessions. A central theme on the course is the as to what makes a trial fair. In vhether courts nproperly obtained evidence and we ask what the -d. As students will learn, much of the law of evidence involves rules of wearsay evidence and of bad character. We also look at particular and presentation of expert rable witnesses adi ‘The objectives of this subject are: 1. To understand and apply the rules of evidence. 2. To lear associated trial and lawyering sl 3. To be able to sy ize the rules and use tl the context of a trial or other Proceedings. 4, To be able to apply the rules of evidence to a wide variety of fact situations. 5, To develop competent advocacy skills relating to evidence issues.© » Da | Units Heading Teaching Reference / Reading te |o Method / u Evaluation rs. Method 6 | Unie T ‘Objects and Reasons of Indian | 1. P:1-S9-Batuklal-The | Lecture/PP | T. P.11-16-Ram Jethmalani & Introduction | Evidence Act, 1872. Law of Evidence, Central | T/ D.S.Chopra.,The Law of Evidence- Law Agency, Reprint Group Commentary on Evidence., First 2015. Discussion | Edition 2013., Vol} & IL, Thomson s Reuters 2. P:1-42: Nature and functions of Law of 2. P.27-113- Monir M. Evidence- the Law of Evidence Vol Dr. Avatar Singh: iples of Law of Evidence, Centra) Law Publications, 21* Edition 3. P.42-59-Sarkar Law of Evidence., 2014 Lexis Nexis Vol. 1 & 2 8 1. P: 60-147: Bat Lecture/PP | 1.P.302-313- Sarkar Law of Relevancy of | or subsequent conduct, role of | The Law of Evidence, Tr Evidence., Lexis Nexis Vol. 1 & 2 Facts motive in an offence, facts Central Law Agency, Group necessary to explain or Reprint 2015, Discussion | 2. P.183-202-Ratanlal & Dhirajlal-The introduce relevant facts, 8 Law of Evidence, Lexis Nexis, 23 identification of accused, 2. PAB-I1: Edition, 2010. existence of conspiracy, significance of common intention ete. Dr. Avtar Singh: Principles of Law of Evidence-An Approach 3. Pe140-145-Ram Jethmalani & D.S.Chopra,,The Law of Evidence- Commentary on Evidence., First ion 2013,,Vol.I & IL, Thomson Reuters ‘adeine to Moder Perspectives, Easter Law House, 2011 Unit 3: 1. P:149-164: Bate Lecture/PP ] 1. P.540-558 and P.601-724- Sarkar Admission The Law of Evidence, | T/ Law of Evidence., Lexis Nexis Vol. 1 and cases, confession, information | Central Law Agency, Group &2 Confession received from accused etc Discussion 2. P.112-136 & s 2. P.355-370: Ratanlal & Dhirajlal- P.137-153: The Law of Evidence, Lexis Nexis, Dr.Avtar Singh: 23° Edition, 2010. Principles of Law of Evidence, Central Law 3. P-278-280 & P.321-324-Ram Publications, 21* Edition Jethmalani & D.S.Chopra,,The Law of 2014 Evidence-Commentary on Evidence, First Edition 2013.,Vol.J & 3. P.28-35-Dr.Asis 11,,Thomson Reuters Mallick, Law of Evidence-An Approach ta Modern Perspectives, Eastern Law House, 2011 Unit 3: Who is dead or cannot be P:245-306: Batuklal- Lecture/PP | 1. P.454-458- Ram Jethmalani & Statement by | found: Statements made under | The Law of Evidence, | T/ D5S.Chopre., The Law of Evidence- persons who | special circumstances Entries | Central Law Group ‘Commentary on Evidence., First L cannot be in books of account, public Reprint 2015. Discussion _| Edition 2013.,Vol.1 & I1.,ThomsonPapper seaesearseeeeeeeseeeseerecereeeee ease rave rere rerereserererisereseriserisetiista © i Galled as witnesses, record or electronic record, — maps, charts and plans, law contained in law books. 2. P:183-38 Dr.Avtar Singh: Principles of Law of Evidence, Central Law ications, 21" Edition Reuters 2, P.214-268: Short Edition-Monir M., Universal Publications, Sixth 2004 3. P-865-866- Sarkar Law of Evidence., Lexis Nexis Vol. 1 & 2 nciples of Law of Evidence, Central Law Publications, 21" Edition 8 | Unies: Previous judgments, judgments | I, P:319-347: Batuklal- | Lecture/PP [T. P.1135-1146- Sarkar Law of Judgment and | in probate ete, fraud or ‘The Law of Evidence, | T/ Evidence., Lexis Nexis Vol. 1 & 2 collusion in obtaining Central Law Agency, | Group judgment or incompetence of | Reprint 2015 Discussion | 2. P,710-725- Ratanlal & Dhirajlal- ‘court may be proved. s ‘The Law of Evidence, Lexis Nexis, 2, P: 234-242 23" Edition, 2010. Opinion of experts, Dr.Avtar Singh: handwriting, digital signature, | Principles of Law of 3. P.558, 563, 568, 604-607-Ram existence of right or custom, | Evidence, Central Law Jethmalani & D.S.Chopra.,The Law of usages, tenets, opinion on Publications, 21* Edition Evidence-Commentary on Evidence., relationship, grounds or 2014 First Edition 2013.,VolI & IL, Thomson Reuters & | Unit # cases and cri 1 P:352-336- Batuklal-[Tecture/PP | 1. P.1330-1388- Sarkar Law of Character us bad characte The Law of Evidence, | T/ Evidence., Lexis Nexis Vol. 1 & 2 character as affecting damages. | Central Law Agency, | Group Reprint 2015. Discussion | 2. P.836-846: Ratantal & Dhirajlal- s The Law of Evidence, Lexis Nexis, 2, P.266-277- 23" Edition, 2010, Dr.Avtar Singh: 3. P-727-729 & 732-Ram Jethmalani & D.S.Chopra,,The Law of Evidence- Commentary on Evidence., First‘communications, confidential communication, accomplice. | 2, P:499, 541-581- Dr. Avtar Singh: Principles of Law of facts admitted Evidence, Central Law Publications, 21 Edi Counselin g ie 2014 Edition 2013,,Vol.I & I1.,Thomson | . Reuters Witnesses, who may test 1, P:531-590- 1. P2543, 2726- Sarkar Law of Witnesses | judges and magistrates, Batuklal-The Law of Evidence. Lexis Nexis Vol. 1 & 2 and Proof of a Evidence, Central Law facts marriage, professional Ageney, Reprint 2015. 2. P.1569-1616: Ratanlal & Dhirajlal- The Law of Evidence, Lexis Nexi 23" Edition, 2010, 3. P.1931-1946- Ram Jethmalani & D.S.Chopra.,The Law of Evidence- Commentary on Evidence, First Edition 2013.,Vol.I & IL, Thomson Revters Evidence Proof of facts by oral evidence. | 1. P:366-428- Direct and Hearsay Evidence. | Batuklal: The Law of Exclusion of Oral by Evidence, Central Law Documentary Evidence, Agency, Reprint 2015. Evidence of Terms of Contracts, Grants Etc. 2. P:291-302- Dr.Avtar Singh: Examination of Witness: Principles of Law of Evidence, Central Law ns, 21" Edition indecent and scandalous questions, impeaching credit of witnesses, refreshing memory, n of documents, "'s power to put questions etc. Improper admission and Lecture/PP v Group Discussion sTrial Advocacy 1. P.1405-1411- Sarkar Law of Evidence., Lexis Nexis Vol. | & 2 2. P.2284-2300: Monir M., Text Book ‘on the Law of Evidence Vc New De ng,JS™ Edition 2010, 3. P.786-791-. Ram Jethmalani & D.S.Chopra., The Law of Evidence- Commentary on Evidence., Fi Edition 2013.,Vol. & IL, Thomson Reuters SypR ee® a Tejection of evidence. nies: 1. P314-a78- Leciure/PP | 1. P.1433-1448- Sarkar Law of Documentary Batuklal-The Law of | T/ Evidence., Lexis Nexis Vol. | & 2 Evidence "| evidence, proof of signature, | Evidence, Central Law | Group attesting witness — public & | Agency, Reprint 2015. | Discus 2. P.900-903 & 1007-1020- Ratanlal sTr 2. P.303-342- Advocacy Presumption as to Documents: | Dr. Avtar Singh: Genuineness of certified Principles of Law of 3. P.830-836 & 842 & 901-903-Ram | copies, record ofevidence, | Evidence, Central Law Jethmalani & D.S.Chopra.,The Law of wzettes, books, collection of | Publications, 21" Edition Evidence-Commentary on Evidence., laws and report of decisions, | 2014 First Edition 2013.,Vol.I & powers-of-attorney, digital U1,,Thomson Reuters Signature, foreign judi records, maps, charts, telegraphic messages, documents 30 years old & electronic records $ years old. 6 | Unie 5 ‘On whom burden of proof lies, | 1. P59, 490-506- Lecture/PP | 1. P. 1895-1508- Sarkar Law of Burden of | burden of proving fact to be Evidence., Lexis Nexis Vol. 1 & 2 Proof proved to make evidence Evidence, Central Law | Group Agency, Reprint 2015. | Dise s Trial 2. P: 384-410- Advocacy Dr. Avtar Singh: Principles of Law of Evidence, Central Law Publications, 21" Edition 2014. Edition 2010, 4, P.1223-1226 & P.1318+1326- Ram LL Jethmalani & D.S.Chopra.,The Law of aidence-Commentary on Evidence., First Edition 2013.,Voll & .- Thomson Reuters No. of Hand-Outs: 11 No. of student Presentations: 05 No. of Case Studies: 10 No. of documentaries to be screened: Nil No. of Lectures/presentations : 65 Lectures No.of writing exercises: iL Any Links: Suggestion for Guest Lectures: Any DNA Analyst and Medico-legal consultant SUGGESTED READINGS: 1 les of the Law of Evidence. Allahabad: Central law Publications, 21" Edition 2014. 2. ‘uk. BatukLal’s Law of Evidence, Allahabad: Orient Publishing Company 2014, 3 ‘a Rao: The Indian Evidence Act, Lexis Nexi ion 2015. 4 Law of E 5 The Law of Evidence, Wadhwa Compar +2014, 6. Woodroffe and (Revised by: B.M.Prasad,Mat ‘Nexis, 2012. 7. Monit M., Text Book on the Law of Evidence. New D ishing, 2010. 8. Sarkar $.C, Commentary on Indian Evidence Act, 1872., Vol. | & 2: Dwivedi Law Agency, Allahbad. Evidence Act, Kolkata: Kamal Law House, 2005. jeme Court on Evidence Act, New De i: Bharat Law House 2009.SS Serer Ser SerSerSerEETSETEEEE ® 12, Vepa P Sarathy’s Elements of Law of Evidence: Eastern Book Company, Lucknow. 13, S.V.Joga Rao: Evidence: Cases and materials, Lexis Nexis, Butterworths, 2003, ian Evidence Act, 1872. New Delhi: Universal Law Publishing. hmalani & D.S.Chopra.,The Law of Evidence-Commentary on Evidence. &2,2013 Thomson Reuters st Edition 2013.,Vol.I & Can Evidence by Affida 1 Evidence alone form the basis of Conviction?-Sanjeev hi., 2014 CRLL.J., J.S. p.no. 166-171. 2. in Civil Cases-Is it “Evidence” under the Evidence Act, 1872-Sudeep Seth, Advocate., (2014) 4 SCC J.P.1 3. DNA and Expert Evidence-Ishita Chatterjee., 2012 CRI.L.J.J.296 4, Genetics of Crime: A fresh look of evidence and admissibility by Triehi Saukshmya and Dr.Dipa Dube,, 22011) 6 SCC 1.59 5. Section 45: DNA Testing: Mere Match is not Conclusive Proof unless statistics corroborate by Dr.G.V Rao, DNA Analyst and Medico- gal consultant., 2012 CRILLJ., J.S.p.no.296. 16 6. Section 47-51: Expert Opinion in NDPS cases-A study by Dr-Mukund Sarada., 2012 CRLLJ., J.8.p.n0.29. 7. Child Witnesses: Testimony and its Evidentiary value in Judicial Proceeding-Dayanand D.Gund ., 2014 CRLL.J., J.S p.no.40 8. Section 154: Evidentiary value of Hostile Witness: A Chronological case law study to understand the current position in Indian laws by Rustum Singh Thakur and Divya Sen., 2012 CRLLJ., J.S.p.no.13. 9. The Modern Psycho-Physiological Devices in Police interrogation: Some emerging issues-Dr.lyotirmay Adhikary, Advocate, High Court, Caleutta., (2011) 4 SCC 1.P.41-48, 10, Cyber Forensics and Admissibility of Digital Evidence by Dr.Swati Mehta., (2011) 5 SCC J.P.54 1. Admissibility of polygraph test in Indian Administration of Criminal Justice System by Dr.Subodh K Singh., 2012 CRLL.I., L.S.p.n0.76 Case Laws: 1. A, Vidya Sagar v Andhra Pradesh, 2015 Cri. LJ 676 2. AS Mohemmed Rafi v State of Tamil Nadu.,represented by Home Department, (2011) 1 SCC 688 4.8.V.Narayan Rao v Ratnamiata,, (2013) 10 SCC 741 thdui Rashid v. State of Bihar AIR 2001 SC 2422 Abrar v Uttar Pradesh, AIR 2011 SC 354Sane 10. 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