The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is a cornerstone of Indian procedural law, governing the relevancy, admissibility, and proof of evidence in judicial proceedings. This 2025 updated edition, published by Law & Justice Publishing Co., presents the Bare Act with detailed comments, offering a clear and authoritative understanding of evidentiary principles applied by Indian courts.
The Act lays down comprehensive rules relating to oral and documentary evidence, burden of proof, presumptions, confessions, admissions, witnesses, examination and cross-examination, and the appreciation of evidence in both civil and criminal trials. It plays a pivotal role in ensuring fairness, consistency, and reliability in the administration of justice.
This edition is fully updated with amendments introduced by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, and includes State Amendments for enhanced practical relevance. To aid interpretation and courtroom application, the book is enriched with Supreme Court guidelines, landmark judgments, quick view law charts, legal maxims, important tips, and legally defined words and phrases. The inclusion of prescribed forms of evidence as per Schedule II of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, along with a detailed subject index, further strengthens its utility.
Designed for clarity and ease of reference, this volume is an indispensable resource for advocates, judges, prosecutors, law students, judicial aspirants, and academicians.
Key Highlights
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Bare Act with Comments
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Latest 2025 Edition
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Updated with:
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Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018
(Act 22 of 2018 – w.e.f. 21-04-2018)
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Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
(Act 34 of 2019 – w.e.f. 31-10-2019)
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Clear, structured, and practitioner-friendly layout
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Ideal for trial practice, academic study, and judicial preparation
