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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 14

Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling

Quick Answer Reference: Section 14 IEA

  • Provision: Section 14 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 14 of IEA say?

Facts showing the existence of any state of mind, such as intention, knowledge, good faith, negligence, rashness, ill-will or good-will towards any particular person, or showing the existence of any state of body or bodily feeling, are relevant, when the existence of any such state of mind or body or bodily feeling, is in issue or relevant.

Indian StandardSection 14, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 14 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 14 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 14 IEA

What is Section 14 of IEA?

Section 14 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling". The section states: Facts showing the existence of any state of mind, such as intention, knowledge, good faith, negligence, rashness, ill-will or good-will towards any particular person, or showing th...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 14 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 14