Question

Statement 1: The Evidence Law helps the judges to separate the ‘Wheat from the Chaff’.
Statement 2: The function of the law of evidence is to provide a mechanism for the investigation and trial of offenders.

• A. Both statements are correct.
• B. Both statements are incorrect.
• C. Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is not correct.
• D. Statement 2 is correct, but Statement 1 is not correct.

Hint:

Evidence law governs admissibility and evaluation of evidence in court but does not handle the investigation or trial procedures.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The law of evidence primarily assists judges and courts in distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant facts, or true and false evidence — figuratively, the ‘Wheat from the Chaff’. This helps in making fair and just decisions in legal proceedings.
However, the function of the law of evidence does not extend to providing the mechanism for investigation or trial of offenders; rather, it governs the rules regarding what evidence is admissible during the trial to prove or disprove facts.
Statement 1: Correct — Evidence law helps judges filter credible facts.
Statement 2: Incorrect — Investigation and trial procedures are governed by procedural laws, not evidence law.
Therefore, option (C) is the correct choice.