Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are not the main principle(s) that underline(s) the law of evidence?

  1. Evidence must be confined to the matter in issue.

  2. Hearsay evidence must not be admitted.

  3. Hearsay evidence must be admitted.

  4. The best evidence must be given in all cases.

  5. Both (1) and (3)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

While taking evidence, the court has to see that the evidence is confined to the matter in issue. Hearsay is a statement, other than the one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted. Hearsay evidence must not be admitted until it must be the evidence of a witness who says he heard it. Hence, option 3 is correct. Option (4) is incorrect: The main object of the Indian Evidence Act is to give best evidence in all cases. 

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