Chapter 1

Introduction and Relevancy of Facts

Nature, scope, and applicability of the Indian Evidence Act

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Fact, Fact in issue, and Relevant fact

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Presumptions: May presume, shall presume, conclusive proof

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Res Gestae and facts forming part of the same transaction

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Motive, preparation, previous and subsequent conduct

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Chapter 2

Admissions and Confessions

Definition and evidentiary value of Admission

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Persons whose admissions are relevant

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Confession to police and in police custody

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Confession jointly tried (Section 30)

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Dying Declaration and its admissibility

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Chapter 3

Proof, Expert Opinion, and Character

Facts which need not be proved (Judicial Notice)

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Opinions of third persons (Expert testimony)

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Relevancy of character in civil and criminal cases

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Oral evidence and the rule of direct evidence

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Documentary evidence: Primary and Secondary

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Chapter 4

Burden of Proof and Estoppel

General rules of burden of proof

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Burden of proving exception and facts especially within knowledge

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Presumption as to dowry death and rape

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Doctrine of Estoppel and Promissory Estoppel

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Exclusion of oral by documentary evidence

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Chapter 5

Witnesses and Examination

Competency of witnesses (Child, dumb, accomplice)

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Privileged communications (Spousal, professional, official)

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Examination-in-chief, cross-examination, and re-examination

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Leading questions and impeaching credit of witness

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Refreshing memory and hostile witness

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