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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 12: Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling
- Section 106: Burden of proof as to particular fact
- Section 32: Relevancy of statements as to any law contained in law books including electronic or digital form
- Section 157: Question by party to his own witness
- Section 72: Comparison of signature, writing or seal with others admitted or proved
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