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Section 99 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
99. Who may give evidence of agreement varying terms of document
Persons who are not parties to a document, or their representatives in interest, may give evidence of any facts tending to show a contemporaneous agreement varying the terms of the document.
Illustration
A and B make a contract in writing that B shall sell A certain cotton, to be paid for on delivery. At the same time they make an oral agreement that three months’ credit shall be given to A. This could not be shown as between A and B, but it might be shown by C, if it affected his interests.
Related Sections
- Section 65A: Special provisions as to evidence relating to electronic record
- Section 149: Question not to be asked without reasonable grounds
- Section 89: Presumption as to due execution, etc., of documents not produced
- Section 136: Judge to decide as to admissibility of evidence
- Section 158: What matters may be proved in connection with proved statement relevant under section 32 or 33
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- Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023
- Repealing and Amending Act, 2019
- Rashtriya Raksha University Act, 2020
- Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2017
- Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension to Chandigarh) Amendment Act, 2017
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