Indian Evidence Act Chapter 2 Section 5: Relevance of Facts

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What is the primary objective of Section 11?

To exclude all relevant evidence

To declare facts as inadmissible in court

To allow evidence of all collateral facts

To restrict the investigation made by courts within the bounds of general convenience (correct)

When can evidence of facts be given?

Only when it is declared irrelevant

Only when it is a fact in issue or declared relevant under the following sections (correct)

When the court decides to admit it

Whenever a witness commences giving evidence

Who decides the admissibility of evidence?

The party filing the document

The opposite party

The court (correct)

The witness

What happens if a witness starts giving inadmissible evidence?

The court stops the witness Signup and view all the answers

Can a party filing a document urge its inadmissibility when the opposite party seeks to use it against him?

No Signup and view all the answers

What does not affect the admissibility of a document?

The improper or illegal means by which it was procured Signup and view all the answers

What can evidence be given of, according to Section 5?

Facts in issue and relevant facts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Sections 5 to 16, according to Stephen?

To outline the different instances of cause and effect in judicial proceedings Signup and view all the answers

Why can a suitor not produce a bond as evidence in a trial?

Because it was not brought to the first hearing of the case Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a motive and a fact in issue, according to Section 8?

A motive is part of the cause of the fact in issue Signup and view all the answers

What happens to subsequent conduct influenced by a fact in issue, according to Section 8?

It is considered as part of the effect of the fact in issue Signup and view all the answers

Why are Sections 5 to 16 worded very widely, according to Stephen?

To overlap each other and provide a comprehensive framework Signup and view all the answers

What is the exception to the rule where evidence is obtained improperly?

When the prejudicial effect of the evidence is out of proportion to its evidentiary value Signup and view all the answers

What was the accused found in possession of in the case of Gyan Chand v. State of Raj?

Unauthorised opium Signup and view all the answers

Why were the documents of the search and seizure deemed inadmissible in the case of Gyan Chand v. State of Raj?

Because they were obtained through an improper search and seizure Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Section 6 of the Indian Evidence Act?

To determine the relevance of facts forming part of the same transaction Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a relevant fact in the context of Section 6 of the Indian Evidence Act?

Facts that are so connected with a fact in issue as to form part of the same transaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the illustration of Section 6 of the Indian Evidence Act about?

A is accused of the murder of B by beating him Signup and view all the answers