Case brief index

Evidence Law

58 cases organised by topic.

Theory of Relevancy and Admissibility

Relevancy, admissibility, illegally obtained evidence, constitutional safeguards

Facts forming part of the same transaction

Identification of accused, evidentiary value of identification parades, and relevant conduct

Proof through circumstances, completeness of the evidentiary chain, and facts within the accused’s knowledge

Admissibility, reliability, medical certification, and conviction based on a dying declaration

Expert opinion, scientific evidence, evidentiary weight of experts

Admissions, evidentiary value, conduct and statements

Confessions, discovery statements, police interrogation, Article 20(3), and compelled scientific techniques

Approver, accomplice, corroboration, reliability of testimony

General and evidentiary burdens, facts within special knowledge, and proof by reasonable inference

Legal presumptions, legitimacy, paternity, DNA evidence, and factual inferences

Primary and secondary evidence, proof of documents, and exclusion of oral evidence by documentary terms

Electronic records, Section 65B certification, admissibility, and objections to mode of proof

Spousal and professional privilege, state documents, and public-interest immunity

Witness competence, hostile witnesses, child witnesses, and appreciation of testimony

Contradicting witnesses through prior statements and the proper method of proving contradictions

Judicial power to summon, recall, and examine witnesses in aid of the truth-finding function