Section 5State of Jammu-Kashmir Act

Section 5: Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts

The Evidence Act, 1977 (1920 A.D)

Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts.

- Evidence may be given in any suit or proceeding of the existence or non-existence of every fact in issue and of such other facts as are hereinafter declared to be relevant, and of no others.Explanation. - This section shall not enable any person to give evidence of a fact which he is disentitled to prove by any provision of the law for the time being in force relating to Civil Procedure.Illustrations

(a)

A is tried for the murder of B by beating him with a club with the intention of causing his death.

At A's trial the following facts are in issue :A's beating B with the Club ;A's causing B's death by such beating;A's intention to cause B's death'

(b)

A suitor does not bring with him, and have in readiness for production at the first hearing of the case, a bond on which he relies. This section does not enable him to produce the bond or prove its contents at a subsequent stage of the proceedings, otherwise than in accordance with the conditions prescribed by the Code of Civil Procedure.

Sec 4 — "May presume"

Sec 6 — Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction

Disclaimer: This section is reproduced for general informational and reference purposes only. Always verify against the latest official gazette and consult a qualified advocate before relying on any provision.