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Section 93 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
93. Exclusion of evidence to explain or amend ambiguous document
When the language used in a document is, on its face, ambiguous or defective, evidence may not be given of facts which would show its meaning or supply its defects.
Illustrations
(a) A agrees, in writing, to sell a horse to B for "Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 1,500".
Evidence cannot be given to show which price was to be given.
(b) A deed contains blanks. Evidence cannot be given of facts which would show how they were meant to be filled.
Related Sections
- Section 121: Judges and Magistrates
- Section 126: Professional communication
- Section 40: Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial
- Section 148: Court to decide when question shall be asked and when witness compelled to answer
- Section 26: Confession by accused while in custody of police not to be proved against him
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