DNA tests cannot be ordered to prove ‘bald allegations’ of infidelity : rules the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in a recent case(W v. H and Anr. – 26.08.2016. MAT.APP.(F.C.)… Read more “DNA Paternity Tests : Principles to be kept in mind while ordering DNA tests in matrimonial litigation and Interplay with Section 112 of the Evidence Act.”
Category: Evidence Law
Basics of Electronic Evidence – Part 2
The contents of a certificate u/s 65B of the Evidence Act and who is to issue the same is a matter of considerable debate, this post seeks… Read more “Basics of Electronic Evidence – Part 2”
Model Question and Answer on S.34, 10 and 17 of the Evidence Act.
Fact Sheet : On April 3rd, 2001, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), New Delhi, searched the premises of one Mr.Alex Richard Sharma at GK, Delhi… Read more “Model Question and Answer on S.34, 10 and 17 of the Evidence Act.”
Standard of Proof of Rebuttal in Dowry Death Cases
The Supreme Court recently in Sher Singh v. State of Haryana, (2015) 3 SCC 724, while interpreting Section 304B and 113B of the Indian Evidence Act, has… Read more “Standard of Proof of Rebuttal in Dowry Death Cases “
A few pointers on Recording of statements u/s 164 of CrPC
Some points on Recording of Statements u/s 164 of the CrPC Section 164 of the CrPC concerns recording of statement of witnesses & confessions by the magistrate.… Read more “A few pointers on Recording of statements u/s 164 of CrPC”
Some legal issues relating to Electronic Evidence and Section 65B of the Evidence Act.
Almost all data is digital these days and most communication is exchanged electronically through SMS,Email, Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter etc. In Civil as well as Criminal Cases, the… Read more “Some legal issues relating to Electronic Evidence and Section 65B of the Evidence Act. “
Whether an application u/s 65 of the Evidence Act is required to be filed seeking permission to lead secondary evidence, or not ?
The answer is ‘No’. How do we arrive at this conclusion ? For this, let us begin at the beginnings and examine the first principles of proof… Read more “Whether an application u/s 65 of the Evidence Act is required to be filed seeking permission to lead secondary evidence, or not ?”
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