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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 11

When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant

Quick Answer Reference: Section 11 IEA

  • Provision: Section 11 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 11 of IEA say?

Facts not otherwise relevant are relevant— if they are inconsistent with any fact in issue or relevant fact; if by themselves or in connection with other facts they make the existence or non-existence of any fact in issue or relevant fact highly probable or improbable.

Indian StandardSection 11, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 11 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 11 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 11 IEA

What is Section 11 of IEA?

Section 11 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant". The section states: Facts not otherwise relevant are relevant— if they are inconsistent with any fact in issue or relevant fact; if by themselves or in connection with other facts they make the ...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 11 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 11