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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 12

In suits for damages, facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant

Quick Answer Reference: Section 12 IEA

  • Provision: Section 12 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 12 of IEA say?

In suits in which damages are claimed, any fact which will enable the Court to determine the amount of damages which ought to be awarded, is relevant.

Indian StandardSection 12, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 12 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 12 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 12 IEA

What is Section 12 of IEA?

Section 12 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "In suits for damages, facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant". The section states: In suits in which damages are claimed, any fact which will enable the Court to determine the amount of damages which ought to be awarded, is relevant....

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 12 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 12