Types of Evidence Quiz

Evidence is crucial in legal proceedings as it substantiates claims, supports arguments, and ensures fairness and justice in court.

Oral evidence consists of statements made by witnesses relevant to the case, aimed at providing firsthand accounts in legal proceedings.

Primary evidence includes original documents presented in court, while secondary evidence refers to copies or substitutes of primary evidence.

<p>Public documents are official documents that are recognized by law and can be accessed to support various legal claims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Documentary evidence provides tangible proof through documents submitted to the court, allowing for examination and verification of claims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public documents are officially recorded and accessible, such as birth certificates and FIRs, while private documents include personal exchanges like letters or emails.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Authenticity ensures that public documents have a lower risk of tampering, making them more credible and acceptable in legal proceedings compared to private documents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct evidence provides clear and conclusive proof of a fact without needing interpretation, directly supporting the truth of the matter at hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Circumstantial evidence relies on inference rather than directly proving a fact, unlike direct evidence which clearly establishes the truth without further deduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>These sections outline the definitions and special provisions regarding the admissibility of electronic or digital records as evidence in court.</p> Signup and view all the answers