Introduction & Basics Flashcards
Is Indian Evidence Act retrospective or prospective
Indian Evidence Act is retrospective
Is Indian Evidence Act exhaustive
The act is not exhaustive
Who framed IEA
Sir James f Stephen, committee which presented the final draft to the governor general in council on March 1871
Who’s draught of Indian Evidence Act was rejected
Sir Henry man because it was not considered suitable for India
What are the three words used in the preamble of Indian Evidence Act
Consolidate define and amend
How many words are there in the preamble of Indian Evidence Act
19 words where as it is expedient to consolidate define an amend the law of evidence it is hereby enacted as follows
On where does the Indian Evidence Act not apply
A & A
- Affidavit presented to any Court or officer
- arbitrator proceedings or arbitration processing
For general purpose of understanding it does not apply on only affidavit and arbitrations
- M is equals to martial it applies on court martial other than the court martial convene under army act never discipline act Indian Navy discipline act or Air force act
Date of enactment of Indian Evidence Act
15 March 1872
Date of commencement IEA
1st September 1872
How many parts Indian Evidence Act has
3 parts 11 chapters 167 sections
