Evidence Law

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Published by: Lawphoria

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Browse the articles below — a handpicked collection of legal insights, case studies, and explainers across key topics. Dive in and explore the law, one post at a time.

Sr. No. Topic Name
Introduction & Basic Concepts
1 Nature, Object & Scope of Evidence Law
2 Evolution: Indian Evidence Act → BSA 2023
3 Key Definitions (Fact, Fact in Issue, Relevant Fact, Evidence, etc.)
4 Facts in Issue vs Relevant Facts
5 Scheme & Structure of BSA 2023
Relevancy of Facts
6 Doctrine of Res Gestae
7 Motive, Preparation & Conduct
8 Similar Fact Evidence
9 Conspiracy – Relevancy of Acts & Statements
10 Facts Necessary to Explain or Introduce Relevant Facts
11 Identity & State of Mind Evidence
Admissions & Confessions
12 Admissions – Definition & Relevancy
13 Confessions – Meaning & Types
14 Confessions to Police Officers
15 Confessions in Custody
16 Discovery under Section 27 (BSA Equivalent)
17 Retracted Confessions
18 Dying Declarations
Statements by Persons Who Cannot Be Called as Witnesses
19 Hearsay Rule & Exceptions
20 Former Testimony
21 Statements in Special Circumstances
22 Entries in Public Records
23 Opinions of Experts
Character Evidence
24 Character in Civil Cases
25 Character in Criminal Cases
26 Previous Bad Acts / Criminal History
Judgments & Judicial Acts
27 Relevancy of Judgments
28 Judgments in Rem
29 Judgments in Personam
Burden of Proof
30 Meaning of Burden of Proof
31 On Whom Burden Lies
32 Shifting of Burden
33 Presumptions of Fact & Law
34 Rebuttable & Irrebuttable Presumptions
35 Special Burdens in Criminal Law
36 Dowry Death, Rape, Cruelty – Statutory Presumptions
Estoppel
37 Meaning & Types of Estoppel
38 Estoppel by Deed, Conduct & Representation
39 Estoppel Against Minors & Government
Documentary Evidence
40 Primary & Secondary Evidence
41 Public & Private Documents
42 Certified Copies
43 Proof of Signature & Handwriting
44 Presumptions as to Documents
45 Electronic Records – Admissibility under BSA
46 Electronic Evidence – Certificates & Conditions
Oral Evidence
47 Direct & Indirect Evidence
48 Competency of Witnesses
49 Accomplice Testimony
50 Expert Testimony (Medical, Cyber, Forensic)
Examination of Witnesses
51 Examination-in-Chief
52 Cross-Examination
53 Re-Examination
54 Leading Questions
55 Hostile Witnesses
56 Refreshing Memory
57 Impeaching Credit of Witnesses
58 Protection of Vulnerable Witnesses
Exclusion of Evidence
59 Illegally Obtained Evidence – Admissibility Debate
60 Privileged Communications
61 Professional Communications (Advocate–Client)
62 Communications during Marriage
63 State Privilege (Sections 123–124 IEA; BSA Equivalent)
Special Provisions under BSA 2023
64 Digital & Electronic Evidence Reforms
65 Deepfake, AI-Generated Evidence Rules
66 Chain of Custody Requirements
67 Modernised Presumptions & Interpretations

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