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Section 97 - The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
97. Exclusion of Evidence against application of document to existing facts.
When language used in a document is plain in itself, and when it applies accurately to existing facts, evidence may not be given to show that it was not meant to apply to such facts.
Illustration.
A sells to B, by deed, "my estate at Rampur containing one hundred bighas". A has an estate at Rampur containing one hundred bighas. Evidence may not be given of the fact that the estate meant to be sold was one situated at a different place and of a different size.
Related Sections
- Section 68: Proof where no attesting witness found
- Section 85: Presumption as to electronic agreements
- Section 36: Relevancy and effect of judgments, orders or decrees, other than those mentioned in section 35
- Section 81: Presumption as to Gazettes in electronic or digital record
- Section 45: Grounds of opinion, when relevant
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