Law of Evidence

To modernise, update and reform the law of evidence in the country to address contemporary and future challenges by:

  1. Examining legal issues in application of exclusionary rules for admissibility of evidence under Chapter II of the Indian Evidence Act.
  2. Identifying and addressing challenges in the application of the law in issues arising out of weighing of probative value, requirement of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, expert opinion, shifting of burden of proof and the law as to presumption of documents and facts.
  3. Addressing divergence of legal opinions on evidence law doctrines such as ‘fruits of the poisonous tree’ and ‘sealed cover’ in light of recent judicial developments.
  4. Updating the law to tackle issues emerging from technology driven advancements that impact the relevance and admissibility of electronic evidence under Chapter II and V of the Act.
  5. Examining provisions under the Act that require improvements streamlined with advances in forensic science.
  6. Examining the work and recommendations of previous Committees and Commissions on various aspects of the law of evidence;
  7. Aligning provisions of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 with judicial decisions in areas where the law is ambiguous.
  8. Reviewing reforms in evidence law undertaken in jurisdictions that operate under laws similar to the Indian Evidence Act 1872.
  9. Recommending such other reforms as may be necessary.

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