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Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Introduction and Definition

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‘Affidavits’ are specially excluded by the Indian Evidence Act, because:-

They are sworn statements

All the statements in it are based on knowledge only

There may be statements in it based on information and belief

None of the above

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Explanation:

Section 1 –
Section 1 - Short title, extent and Commencement This Act may be called the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. It extends to the whole of India1 [except the State of Jammu and Kashmir] and applies to all judicial proceedings in or before any Court, including Courtsmartial,2 [other than Court-martial convened under the Army Act] (44 & 45 Vict., c. 58)3 [the Naval Discipline Act (29 & 30 Vict., c. 109) or 4 [***] the Indian Navy (Discipline) Act, 1934 (34 of 1934)5 6[or the Air Force Act] (7 Gco. 5, c. 51) but not to affidavits presented to any Court or Officer, not to proceedings before an arbitrator;