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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 5

Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts

Quick Answer Reference: Section 5 IEA

  • Provision: Section 5 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 5 of IEA say?

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.

Indian StandardSection 5, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 5 (India)
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Common Questions about Section 5 IEA

What is Section 5 of IEA?

Section 5 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts". The section states: 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 ...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 5 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

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Sections commonly cited alongside Section 5