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Section 96 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
96. Evidence as to application of language which can apply to one only of several persons
When the facts are such that the language used might have been meant to apply to any one, and could not have been meant to apply to more than one, of several persons or things, evidence may be given of facts which show which of those persons or things its was intended to apply to.
Illustrations
(a) A agrees to sell to B, for Rs. 1,000, "my white horse". A has two white horses. Evidence may be given of facts which show which of them was meant.
(b) A agrees to accompany B to Haidarabad. Evidence may be given of facts showing whether Haidarabad in the Deckhand or Haidarabad in Sindh was meant.
Related Sections
- Section 72: Proof of document not required by law to be attested
- Section 131: Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce
- Section 67: Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced
- Section 117: Estoppel of acceptor of bill of exchange, bailee or licensee
- Section 85A: Presumption as to electronic agreements
Related Acts
- Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015
- Footwear Design and Development Institute Act, 2017
- Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016
- Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2017
- Mediation Act, 2023
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