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   PRODUCTION AND EFFECT OF EVIDENCE INTRODUCTORY

The Evidence Act is divided into three parts. The first part, ‘relevancy of facts,’ declares what facts may be proved. The second part, ‘proof,’ specifies what kind of evidence, whether oral or documentary, should be adduced in a particular case and circumstance. The last part is entitled ‘production and effect of evidence’ and deals with the manner in which evidence is to be given before the Court and the effect of improper admission or rejection of evidence.

It consists of the following matters –

1. Burden of proof (Ss. 101 to 114).
2. Estoppel (S.115 to 117).
3. Competency of witnesses and their examination. (Ss. 118 to 166)
4. Improper admission or rejection of evidence (S.167).

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