The question (15 marks)
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 makes relevance a closed category. Explain what section 3 does, why the definition of relevant in section 2(1)(k) is circular, and how relevancy, admissibility, proof and weight differ from one another. (15 marks)
Module I, general introduction and relevancy of facts
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · Relevancy of Facts of Law of Evidence (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023).
Authorities you will need
- Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, s. 3 (IEA s. 5)
- BSA s. 2(1)(k) (IEA s. 3), definition of relevant
- BSA s. 2(1)(i)
- BSA ss. 54 to 73, modes of proof
- BSA s. 141 (IEA s. 136), the Judge's ruling on admissibility
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