Evidence Act 1950 · Updated to 1 Nov 2017 · Chapter IV · Oral Evidence
59. Proof of facts by oral evidence
Feedback & supportAll facts, except the contents of documents, may be proved by oral evidence.
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Defined · s 3
“evidence” includes— (a) 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; (b) all documents produced for the inspection of the court: such documents are called documentary evidence;