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The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is a comprehensive legislation that governs the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings in India. It was enacted on 1 September 1872 and has been amended several times since then. The Act is divided into 11 chapters and 167 sections. It covers a wide range of topics, including the competency of witnesses, the relevance of evidence, and the examination of witnesses.