School: SCHOOL Batch: 2016-21

OF LAW
Program: BBA Current Academic Year: 2018-2019
LLB
Branch: Semester:6th
1 Course Code BAL 304
2 Course Title Law of Evidence
3 Credits 4
4 Contact Contact Hours 48
Hours Assessment 25
(L-T-P) Guided Study 27
Total hours 100
Course Type Compulsory
5 Course The purpose of introduction of this subject is to:
Objective 1.develop basic understanding of Evidence law among students.
2.familiarize the students with crucial aspect of relevancy and
admissibility of facts
3. acquaint the students with nuances involved in examination of
witnesses
4. provide knowledge of rules concerning kinds of evidences, burden of
proof, estoppel etc.
5. describe the approach of court in admissibility and appreciation of
evidence
6. Understand the change in rules of evidence in light of technological
advancements
6 Course After completion of course, the student will be able to:
Outcomes CO1. Describe the cardinal principles of evidence law and key terms
etc.
CO2. Explain the concept of relevant facts and facts in issue, order of
examination of witnesses, burden of proof etc.
CO3:interpret the rules of evidence in practical situations
CO4. Analyze the approach of court in dealing with different kinds of
evidences presented during trial
CO5: Evaluate the strength of any given particular piece of evidence in
decision of the case ultimately
7 Course This course helps the student in building the knowledge of criminal
Description procedural law applicable in India. It provides the students with the
knowledge of hierarchy of criminal courts and their competency to try
and punish an offence. At the same it introduces the student to the
procedure of investigation, inquiry and trial. Provisions of arrest and
bail are also discussed in the class.
8 Outline syllabus CO
Mapping
Unit 1 Introduction and
A Ambit scope and nature of Evidence Act [section 1], CO1
Cardinal Rules, Definitions [section 3]
B Relevancy and Admissibility of Facts [sections 5], Res CO1, CO2
Gestae [sections 6 to 8]
C Facts necessary to explain or introduce relevant facts CO2, CO3
[Section 9], Agreement of conspiracy when relevant
 [Section 10], Facts not otherwise relevant when relevant
[section 11, plea of alibi]
Unit 2 Relevant facts
A Admission and Confession[Sections 17 to 31] CO2, CO3,
CO4
B Statements by persons who can’t be called as witness, CO2, CO3,
Dying declaration [section 32] CO4
C Section 33, Judgment of Courts when relevant [section CO2
40 to 44], Mens rea when relevant [Sections 14, 15]
Unit 3 Relevant Facts [contd.] and kinds of evidences
A Expert Opinion [sections 45 to 51], Custom and Usages CO3, CO4
when relevant [Sections 13, 14 & 16]
B Character evidence in Civil & Criminal cases[sections CO3, CO4
12, 52 to 55A], Facts which need not be proved
[sections 56 to 58]
C Oral and documentary evidence [Section 59 to 66B], CO3, CO4
Exclusion of Oral by documentary evidence [Section 91
to 100]
Unit 4 Proof of Facts
A Burden of Proof [Sections 101 to 114 A] CO2, CO5
B Presumptions, Estoppel [sections 115-117], Accomplice CO2, CO5
witness [Section 133]
C Privileged Communication [Sections 120 to 125], CO2, CO5
Professional Communication [Sections 126 to 132]
Unit 5 Examination of witnesses
A Order of examination, Leading questions, Questions CO4, CO5
which may be asked
B Hostile witness, Impeaching credit of witness, CO4, CO5
contradiction and corroboration, Refreshing memory,
C Inquisitorial & Adversarial trial, Judge’s Power to put CO4, CO5
questions, Improper admission or rejection of evidence
Mode of Theory
examination
Weightage CA MTE ETE
Distribution 30% 20% 50%
Text book/s* Batuk Lal, Law of Evidence
Other 1) M. Monir, Law of Evidence, Universal Publication
References 2) Vepa P.sarthy, Law of Evidence
3) V. krishnamchari, Law of Evidence, Central Law
Publications
4) Amir Ali &Woodroff, Commentary on law of
evidence
5) M.Monir, Commentary on Law of Evidence
6) BatukLal, Commentary on Law of Evidence
7) Ratanlal & Dhirajlal Commentary on Law of
Evidence
 POs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6
COs
CO1 2 3 1 2 2 2
CO2 2 1 3 2 3 2
CO3 3 3 2 2 3 3
CO4 3 3 2 2 3 3
CO5 3 3 2 2 3 3

1-Slight (Low)
2-Moderate (Medium)
3-Substantial (High)