The question (15 marks)
When may the judgment of another court be proved in a later proceeding, and what does it prove? Explain sections 34 to 38 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. (15 marks)
Module I, judgments, opinion and character
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
- BSA s. 34 (IEA s. 40)
- BSA s. 35 (IEA s. 41), with s. 35(2)
- BSA s. 36 (IEA s. 42) and its illustration
- BSA s. 37 (IEA s. 43) and its five illustrations
- BSA s. 38 (IEA s. 44); s. 2(1)(b), conclusive proof
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