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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 69: Admission of execution by party to attested document
- Section 158: Impeaching credit of witness
- Section 130: Official communications
- Section 65: Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced
- Section 131: Information as to commission of offences
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