Law of Evidence Syllabus

[KIIT SCHOOL OF LAW, KIIT UNIVERSITY,
ODISHA] SEMESTER VI
LAW OF EVIDENCE
KIIT LAW School

KIIT University, Bhubaneswar-751024
Course: B.A.LL.B/B.B.A.LL.B/B.Sc. LL.B (SEMESTER )
Course Structure
Subject: Law Of Evidence (Code: LW 3018)
Subject Teacher: Mr. Sidhartha Sekhar Dash, Assistant Professor-II
Mr. Sarvesh Shahi, Assistant Professor-I

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INDEX
1. Mechanical data.
2. Object.
3. Objectives.
4. Teaching Learning Methodology.
5. Evaluation System
● Measurement
● Evaluation of Application
6. Dispute Resolution.
7. Annexure I: Detailed Syllabus.
8. Annexure II: Readings.
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MECHANICAL DATA
1. Course: B.A.LL.B, B.B.A.LL.B, B.Sc. LL.B. (Semester VI)

2. Subject: Law Of Evidence
3. Nature of subject: General
4. Paper code:
5. Name of the principal teachers:
Mr. Sidhartha Sekhar Dash (Assistant Professor-II)
Mr. Sarvesh Shahi (Assistant Professor-I)
7. Credit hours/week: 6 hrs

8. Room No:
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OBJECT
To introduce and impart the understanding of the Principles of Law Of

Evidence. Understanding the subject allows students to objective access the
fact of the case at hands and supplements the pleadings before the court of
law more particularly in the trial court.
OBJECTIVES
This course assembles the Principles and Practices of the Law Of Evidence.
The objectives of the present course shall be: -
 To impart the basic principles of Law of Evidence;

 To make understand the evidentiary principles so as to weigh
the facts of the case at hand;
 To help students with sharpening analytical and critical ability
to approach substantive and procedural laws in the court of
law, more particularly in trial court;
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Teaching Learning Methodology
The method to achieve these goals will be the lecture method, case study method
supplemented with journal articles, and discussions in the class.
Evaluation System
Measurement:
The performance of the students will be assessed on the basis of 100 marks out of which
end-term examination will be of 50 marks, mid-term examination will be of 30 marks
and internal examination will be of 20 marks.
Evaluation:
Serial Examination Marks

no.
1. End-Term Evaluation 50 marks
2. Mid- Term Evaluation 20 marks
3. Internal Evaluation (Project Assignment) 30 marks
Total 100 marks
Dispute Resolution
In case of any dispute, it will be resolved as per the prescribed rules of the KIIT
University.
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Annexure – I
Syllabus Structure:
Module-I: Introduction to Law of Evidence:

 History of Law of Evidence in India.
 Extent and Applicability of Indian Law of Evidence
 Nature of Law of Evidence
 Definitions – Court, Fact, Fact in Issue, Relevant Facts, Document, Proved, Disproved &
Not Proved, May Presume, Shall Presume, Conclusive Proof.
 Meaning of Evidence, Kinds of Evidence
Case Laws:
 State of Maharashtra v. Dr. Praful B. Desai, [(2003)4 SCC 601] - Video Conferencing
 State of U.P. v. Ravindra Prakash Mittal, AIR 1992 SC 2045 - Circumstantial Evidence
Module – II: Relevancy of Facts
 Res Gestae
 Facts which are Occasion, Cause & Effect
 Motive, Preparation & Conduct
 Explanatory or Introductory facts & Test Identification Parade
 Evidence to Prove Conspiracy
 Inconsistent Facts (Plea of Alibi)
 Facts showing State of Mind and Body
Case Laws:
 Ram Bihari Yadav v. State of Bihar, AIR 1998 SC 1850 - Relevancy and Admissibility
 Ratten v. Queen, (1971) 3 WLR 930. - Section 6
 Sukhar v. State of U.P. [(1999) 9 SCC 507] - Section 6
 Abdul Waheed Khan v. State of A.P. [(2002) 7 SCC 175] - Section 9
 Jayantibhai Bhenkarbhai v. State of Gujarat, [(2002) 8 SCC 165] - Section 11.
 Mirza Akbar v. Emperor, AIR 1940 PC 176 - Section 10.
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Module – III: Admissions & Confessions
 Definition of Admission, Forms of Admission
 Persons whose Admissions are Relevant & Against Whom Admission may be Proved,
Evidentiary Value of Admissions
 Definition & Evidentiary Value of Confession
 Extra Judicial Confession, Confession caused by Threat, Confession to Police &
Confession of Co-accused,
 Evidence by Accomplice
Case Laws:
 State (NCT of Delhi) v. Navjot Sandhu [(2005) 11 SCC 600]. - Admission
 Pakala Narayan Swami v. Emperor, AIR 1939 PC 47 - Confession
 Palvinder Kaur v. State of Punjab, AIR 1952 SC 354 - Confession
 Pulukuri Kottaya v. Emperor, AIR 1947 PC 67 - Section 27
 Mohd. Inayatullah v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1976 SC 483 - Section 27.
 Aghnoo Nagesia v. State of Bihar, AIR 1966 SC 119 - Section 25.
Module IV:Dying Declaration, Relevancy of Judgments and Character
 Dying declarations - [The justification for relevance of dying declaration under Section
32 (1)].; The judicial standards for appreciation of evidentiary value of dying
declarations
 Admissibility of judgments in civil and criminal matters (Section 43); “Fraud” and
“Collusion” (Section44)
 Character when relevant; In Civil & Criminal Cases
Case Laws:
 Queen Empress v. Abdullah, (1885) ILR 7 All 385 - Dying Declaration
 Khushal Rao v. State of Bombay, AIR 1958 SC 22 - Dying Declaration
 P.V. Radhakrishna v. State of Karnataka, AIR 2003 SC 2859 - Principle of Dying
Declaration
 State of Karnataka v. Shariff, AIR 2003 SC 1074 - Dying Declaration to Police
Module – V: Method of proof of facts

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 Presumptions - (Kinds of Presumptions), Presumption as to Dowry Death, Presumption
as to Legitimacy.
 Expert opinion (Forensic Evidence: - DNA Test, Narco-analysis. Brain-Mapping and
BEOS Test)
 Oral and documentary evidence (Primary and Secondary Evidence)
 Rules relating to Burden of proof
 Estoppel, Promissory Estoppel
 Privileged Communications
Case laws:
 Ram Narain v. State of U.P. AIR 1973 SC 2200 - Section 45
 Selvi v. State of Karnataka, (2010) 7 SCC 263 - Narco- Analysis
 Rohit Shekhar v. N.D. Tiwari and Anr.(2012) 12 SCC 554 - DNA Test
 Goutam Kundu v. State of W.B. AIR 1993 SC 2295 - Section 112.
 R.S. Madnappa v. Chandramma, AIR 1965 SC 1812 - Estoppel
 M.C. Verghese v. T.J. Ponnan, AIR 1970 SC 1876 - Section 122
 State of U.P. v. Raj Narain, AIR 1975 SC 865 - Section 123
Module VI: Competency & Examination of Witnesses

 Examination of Witness, Cross Examination, Re- Examination
 Questions During Examination
 Hostile Witness, Child Witness, Dumb Witness
 Refreshing Memory
 Power of Courts
Case Laws:
 Wakil Singh v. State of West Bengal, [(2002) 7 SCC 334] - Number of Witnesses
 Union of India v. T.R. Verma, AIR 1957 SC 882. - Cross - Examinations.
 R.M. Malkani v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1973 SC 157 - Tape- Recorded Evidence
 Zahira Habibullah Sheikh & Anr vs State Of Gujarat, AIR 2006 SC 1367 - Hostile
Witness
 Ram Prasad v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1999 SC 1969 - Section 157.
 Tahsildar Singh v. State of U.P. AIR 1959 SC 1012 - Section 145.
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Annexure – II (Readings)
Books:
1. Raina, S.C ; Law Of Evidence. -- 2008.

2. Lal, Batuk; Evidence
3. Jethmalani, Ram and D.S Chopra; Law of Evidence, 2013
4. Singh, Avtar; the Law of Evidence, 2009
5. Wigmore, John Henery ; Evidence In Trials At Common Law. -- 2008. (347.06
WIG).
6. Cecil,Henry ; According To The Evidence. -- 2003.
7. R,Dinakar; Basic Materials On The Law Of Evidence. -- 2011.
8. Sarda,Mukund. ; Chopra,D.S., Cases & Materials On Evidence Law. -- 2012.
9. Field,C.D. ; Commentary On Law Of Evidence. -- 2011..
10. Jackson,John. ; Langer,M. ; Crime,Procedure & Evidence Iin a Comparative
International Context. -- 2008.
11. Goodwin, Robert J.; Gurule, Jimmy; Criminal and Forensic Evidence: Cases,
Materials, Problems -- 2009.
12. Carlson, Ronald L. et-al, Evidence Teaching Materials for an Age of Science and
Statutes -- 2007
13. Stin, Alex; Foundations Of Evidence Law. -- 2008. (Universal Publishing, 2010).
14. Spencer, J.R. ; Hearsay Evidence In Criminal Proceedings – 2008
15. Mondal,A.H. ; An Introduction to the Law Of Evidence. -- 2008.
16. Saharay,H.K.; Saharay,M.S ; Law Of Evidence. -- 2008.\
17. Rao, S. V Jago; Evidence : Cases and Materials, 2003
18. Green, Nesson and Murray, 1997 Evidence Supplement
19. D'Angelo, The Snooop Doggy Dogg Trial: A Look at How Computer Animation
Will Impact Litigation in the Next Century, 32 U. San Francisco L. Rev. 561 (1998)
Journals and Reports:
20. Journal Articles

21. All India Reports and Supreme Court Cases
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22. All England Reporter
Online Resources:
23. Manupatra
24. Lexis and Nexis
25. Westlaw
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[KIIT SCHOOL OF LAW, KIIT UNIVERSITY,

KIIT LAW School

Course: B.A.LL.B/B.B.A.LL.B/B.Sc. LL.B (SEMESTER )

Subject: Law Of Evidence (Code: LW 3018)

Subject Teacher: Mr. Sidhartha Sekhar Dash, Assistant Professor-II

Mr. Sarvesh Shahi, Assistant Professor-I

1. Course: B.A.LL.B, B.B.A.LL.B, B.Sc. LL.B. (Semester VI)

Mr. Sarvesh Shahi (Assistant Professor-I)

7. Credit hours/week: 6 hrs

To introduce and impart the understanding of the Principles of Law Of

 To impart the basic principles of Law of Evidence;

Teaching Learning Methodology

Serial Examination Marks

Module-I: Introduction to Law of Evidence:

Module – V: Method of proof of facts

Module VI: Competency & Examination of Witnesses

1. Raina, S.C ; Law Of Evidence. -- 2008.

Journals and Reports:

20. Journal Articles

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