Chart of Important Sections of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Chart of Important Sections of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Chart of Important Sections of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section No.	Title	Description
3	Interpretation Clause	Defines important terms used in the Act, like ‘Evidence’ and ‘Fact’.
5	Evidence may be given	States what kinds of facts can be proved.
24	Confession caused by inducement, threat, or promise	A confession is not valid if obtained by inducement, threat, or promise.
32	Statements by persons who cannot be called as witnesses	Includes dying declarations and other exceptions.
45	Opinions of Experts	Allows expert opinion on scientific, technical, or other specialized matters.
57	Facts of which the court must take judicial notice	Certain facts do not require proof.
65	Secondary Evidence	Lists when secondary evidence is admissible.
76	Certified copies of public documents	Certified copies of public records are admissible.
114	Presumption as to existence of certain facts	The court may presume certain facts based on common sense.