Multiple choice

What is the meaning of 'not proved' under the Indian Evidence Act?

  1. Non-existent fact

  2. Non-existence probable

  3. The court has doubt

  4. Neither proved nor disproved

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Options (1), (2) and (3) are incorrect. Option (4) is correct: Under Section 3 of the Indian Evidence Act, a fact is said to be 'not proved' when it is neither proved nor disproved.