Paper 205 · Semester 2 · Procedural Law
Law of Evidence
Relevancy of facts, admissions and confessions, oral, documentary and electronic evidence, burden of proof, presumptions and examination of witnesses.
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Notes: 25 chapters
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Syllabus overview (5 units · 25 chapters)
Unit 1: BSA 2023, Facts & Relevancy
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: Salient Features · Meaning and Kinds of Evidence · Fact, Fact in Issue and Relevant Facts · Relevancy and Admissibility Distinguished · Doctrine of Res Gestae · Motive, Preparation and Conduct · Conspiracy and Facts Otherwise Relevant
Unit 2: Admissions & Confessions
Admissions · Confessions · Confession to Police Officer and Discovery · Dying Declarations · Statements by Persons Who Cannot Be Called as Witnesses
Unit 3: Oral, Documentary & Electronic Evidence
Oral and Documentary Evidence · Primary and Secondary Evidence · Electronic Records and Digital Evidence · Expert Opinion · Presumptions as to Documents
Unit 4: Burden of Proof, Presumptions & Estoppel
Burden of Proof · Presumption as to Dowry Death · Estoppel · Res Judicata and Waiver
Unit 5: Witnesses & Their Examination
Competency and Privileged Communications · Examination of Witnesses · Hostile Witness and Impeaching Credit · Corroboration and Improper Admission