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Section 157 - Relevancy of Evidence: This section establishes that previous statements made by witnesses, including their earlier testimonies, can be admitted as evidence if they relate to the same fact or event. It emphasizes the importance of corroboration and the circumstances under which such statements are relevant PURANDAR BHUKTA VS STATE OF ORISSA - Orissa, Ramratan VS State Of Rajasthan - Supreme Court.
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Admissibility of Evidence in Specific Contexts: Several sources discuss the admissibility of evidence such as dying declarations (Section 157, Indian Evidence Act), eyewitness testimonies, and hearsay evidence. For example, dying declarations are considered relevant and admissible under Section 157 if made under certain conditions, and eyewitness statements can be corroborated by prior statements of the witness Narayan Ganpati Patil VS State - Bombay, Gyas Ali Ansari @ Vilash Ansari, son of Late Dharmu Ansari VS State of Jharkhand - Jharkhand.
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Evidence in Criminal Cases: The Act plays a crucial role in criminal trials, especially concerning the credibility and admissibility of witness statements, confessions, and other evidentiary material. Sections 157 and 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code are frequently referenced alongside the Indian Evidence Act to establish the relevance and admissibility of evidence like confessions and witness statements In Re: Velliah Kone VS Unknown - Madras, In Re: Thachroth Hydross VS Unknown - Madras.
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Interpretation and Legal Principles: Courts interpret Section 157 to determine the reliability of evidence, especially when witnesses give contradictory statements or when hearsay evidence is involved. The law permits the use of prior statements to support or corroborate current testimonies, provided certain conditions are met V. Suresh, Mandal Deputy Surveyor VS State of A. P. Rep. - Andhra Pradesh, In Re: Bomanjee Cowasjee VS . - Calcutta.
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Special Cases and Applications: The sources highlight applications such as the relevance of evidence in cases of murder, dacoity, and property disputes, illustrating how Section 157 aids in establishing facts through prior statements and evidence admissibility criteria [SURENDRA SINGH
VS STATE OF U P - Allahabad](https://supremetoday.ai/doc/judgement/02500030268), Mani @ Arumugam VS Chandran - Madras.
Analysis and Conclusion:
Section 157 of the Indian Evidence Act plays a pivotal role in ensuring that relevant previous statements of witnesses are admissible to corroborate current testimonies, thereby strengthening the evidentiary process in both civil and criminal cases. Its proper interpretation helps courts assess the credibility of evidence, especially in complex cases involving hearsay, dying declarations, or contradictory witness statements. Overall, Section 157 enhances the reliability of evidence by allowing prior consistent or inconsistent statements to be considered, provided they meet the statutory conditions.
Search Results for "157 Indian Evidence Act"
1990 0 Supreme(Ori) 135 • India - Orissa
V.GOPALASWAMY
- SECTION 157, INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT - INTERPRETATION - RELEVANCY OF EVIDENCE - SECTION 161, INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT - INTERPRETATION ... CRIMINAL LAW - ASSAULT - SECTION 323, INDIAN PENAL CODE - EVIDENCE - INDEPENDENT WITNESSES - SECTION 157, INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT ... - MEDICAL EVIDENCE - SECTION 45, INDIAN EVIDENCE....
1923 0 Supreme(Mad) 98 • India - Madras
AYLING
dacoity - Mopla rebellion - Section 342, Criminal Procedure Code - Section 157, Indian Evidence Act - [Section 342, Criminal Procedure ... Code, Section 157, Indian Evidence Act] - The court discussed the legality of the Special Judge's personal inspection and the admissibility ... A, is not admissible in evidence. The Deputy Superintendent of Police is an Officer legally competent to investigate the facts of the murder and dacoity ....
1958 0 Supreme(Bom) 162 • India - Bombay
CHAINANI, SHELAT
EVIDENCE GIVEN BY WITNESS IN COMMITTING MAGISTRATE'S COURT - S. 157, INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT - S. 288, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CODE. ... Issues: Whether the dying declaration was admissible under S. 157 of the Indian Evidence Act. ... Ratio Decidendi: The court held that the dying declaration was admissible under S. 157 of the Indian Evidence Act, as it was ... the pro....
2010 0 Supreme(AP) 443 • India - Andhra Pradesh
B.CHANDRA KUMAR
(3) - Evidence Act - Section 157 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872 - Section 145, 27 and 145 – Appeal against conviction - Vigilance and ... When P.W.1 had given two contradictory statements, it appears that it is not safe to convict the accused on the basis of evidence ... even if the demand is not proved - positive evidence to show what was received by the accused is illegal gratification it appears ... under Section 27 of the Indian #H....
1922 0 Supreme(Mad) 144 • India - Madras
AYLING
murder - evidence - Section 164 Criminal Procedure Code, Section 157 Indian Evidence Act, Section 288 Criminal Procedure Code ... magistrate as evidence in the case. ... from the committing magistrate as evidence in the case. ... D, is relevant under Section 157, Indian Evidence Act, to corroborate the deposition, Ex. C. ... D, is admissible under Section 157 Indian#HL_....
1906 0 Supreme(Cal) 50 • India - Calcutta
ROBERTSON, DAVEY, ARTHUR WILSON, ANDREW SCOBLE
Professional Misconduct - Advocate - Indian Evidence Act, 1872 - Sections 155, 157 - [Sections 155, 157] - The court examined ... the admissibility of evidence under Sections 155 and 157 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, to determine the credibility of witnesses ... The court's decision was based on its interpretation of the admissibility of evidence under Sections 155 and 157 o....
2009 0 Supreme(All) 742 • India - Allahabad
SHIV CHARAN SHARMA, V.K.VERMA
The ap pellant-accused Surendra Singh has been convicted and sentenced along with co-accused Ajai Pal Singh, Gajendra Singh and Pappu Mahraj @ Vijai Kant to undergo im prisonment for life and to pay a fine of Rs. 10, 000/- with default stipulation under section 302 read with section 34 Indian ... is done in further ance of the common intention, then by virtue of section 34 IPC all the persons sharing common intention are liable for the act done by one or more persons and overt act by all the accused is not the require ment of law to attra....
2021 0 Supreme(Jhk) 1094 • India - Jharkhand
RATNAKER BHENGRA, SHREE CHANDRASHEKHAR
157 of the Indian Evidence Act. ... It also emphasized the admissibility of hearsay evidence under section 157 of the Indian Evidence Act. ... eyewitness - Murder - Indian Evidence Act, section 157; Indian Penal Code, sections 302/34 & 201/34 - The court discussed the ... This part of the evidence of PW4 is a kind of res gastae eviden....
2024 0 Supreme(Mad) 987 • India - Madras
P. B. BALAJI
and the implications of Sections 145 and 157 of the Indian Evidence Act. ... EVIDENCE - Partition of Joint Family Property - Sections 145, 157 of the Indian Evidence Act; Order 41 Rule ... Whether the First Appellate Court overlooked the requirements of the Indian Evidence Act regarding the admission of evidence? ... to disprove it under Section 157#HL....
1951 0 Supreme(SC) 49 • India - Supreme Court
J.C.SHAH, K.C.DAS GUPTA, K.N.WANCHOO
UNDER S. 157 OF THE INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT - TESTIMONY OF SINGLE WITNESS - RELIABILITY - CIRCUMSTANCES TO BE CONSIDERED. ... Whether the statement of Roopram was admissible under S. 157 of the Indian Evidence Act as corroboration of Jawanaram's testimony ... Section 157 of the Indian Evidence Act allows for the admission of a former statement made by a witness relating to the same f....
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