This edition of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Act 1 of 1872), updated with amendments introduced by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for judicial services, and other competitive law examinations, as well as advocates, judges, academicians, and legal professionals. Presented as a Bare Act with short comments, the book contains the statutory provisions of the law along with concise explanatory notes, making it an indispensable resource for legal study, courtroom practice, and examination preparation.

This edition also includes State Amendments, a General Index, and a Flow Chart for Easy Access, enabling readers to quickly navigate the provisions and understand the structure of the law with greater clarity.

The content comprehensively covers the law of evidence in India, including:
• Preliminary Provisions and Definitions
• Relevancy and Admissibility of Facts
• Admissions and Confessions
• Statements by Persons Who Cannot Be Called as Witnesses
• Relevancy of Judgments and Opinions of Third Persons
• Character Evidence and Facts Affecting Credibility
• Oral and Documentary Evidence
• Electronic Records and Digital Evidence
• Public and Private Documents
• Presumptions under the Law of Evidence
• Burden of Proof and Onus of Proof
• Estoppel
• Competency and Examination of Witnesses
• Cross-examination, Re-examination, and Leading Questions
• State Amendments and Updated Legislative Changes
• General Index and Flow Chart for Quick Reference

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Law students and academicians requiring the latest statutory text for study and research
• Advocates, judges, and legal practitioners handling civil and criminal litigation
• Public prosecutors, investigators, and law enforcement officers dealing with evidentiary matters
• Legal researchers and professionals seeking an authoritative and updated reference on the law of evidence

Whether used in the classroom, courtroom, office, or examination hall, this updated edition of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 provides an authoritative and accessible compilation of the Act, incorporating the latest statutory amendments, State Amendments, practical flow charts, and essential reference tools for effective legal study and practice.