WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The law of evidence does not fall under substantive or procedural law, but rather under the ‘adjective law, ‘ which describes the pleading and method by which substantive laws are put into operation. In litigation, the opposing parties produce proof to disprove each other’s allegations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Evidence means and includes Oral and Documentary evidence. All statements which the Court permits or requires to be made before it by witnesses, in relation to matters of fact under inquiry (oral evidence) and all documents including electronic records produced for the inspection of the Court (documentary evidence).

Detailed explanation-3: -Evidence, exhibit, testimony, proof refer to information furnished in a legal investigation to support a contention.

Detailed explanation-4: -Circumstantial evidence is evidence of facts that the court can draw conclusions from. For example, if an assault happened on O’Connell Street at 6.15pm, you can give evidence that you saw the accused walking down O’Connell Street at 6pm. In that situation, you are giving the court circumstantial evidence.