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    Question

    As expressly mentioned in the definition of evidence under S.3 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, evidence means and includes-

    A Oral evidence and documentary evidence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Oral evidence as the best evidence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only direct evidence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Primary and secondary evidence. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    S.3 of the Indian Evidence Act provides for oral and documentary evidence as under the definition of evidence expressly. “Evidence ”. ––“Evidence” means and includes –– (1) all statements which the Court permits or requires to be made before it by witnesses, in relation to matters of fact under inquiry; such statements are called oral evidence; (2) all documents including electronic records produced for the inspection of the Court; such documents are called documentary evidence.

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