Section 93

Exclusion of evidence to explain or amend ambiguous document.

The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

  • Act 1 of 1872
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
All sections
    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.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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