Question

The term 'Evidence' means and includes

• A. Oral evidence
• B. Documentary evidence
• C. Electronic records produced for the inspection of the Court
• D. All of the above

Hint:

The definition of evidence in Section 3 is fundamental. Just remember it has two broad categories: Oral (what witnesses say in court) and Documentary (all documents and electronic records produced in court).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the definition of the term 'Evidence' as per the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The definition of 'Evidence' is given in Section 3 of the Indian Evidence Act. The definition is divided into two parts:
1. Oral Evidence: "all statements which the Court permits or requires to be made before it by witnesses, in relation to matters of fact under inquiry". This covers option (A).
2. Documentary Evidence: "all documents including electronic records produced for the inspection of the Court".
This second part explicitly covers traditional documents (option B) and, after the IT Act 2000 amendment, also includes electronic records (option C).
Since the legal definition of evidence includes oral evidence, documentary evidence, and electronic records, all the given options are correct components of the definition.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The term 'Evidence' under the Indian Evidence Act means and includes oral evidence, documentary evidence, and electronic records produced for the court's inspection.