The Evidence Act, 1872 MCQ Model Test English
The Evidence Act, 1872 MCQ Model Test English
The Evidence Act, 1872 (Act No. I of 1872) establishes the foundational statutory rules governing relevancy, admissibility, and burden of proof in all judicial proceedings across Bangladesh. Drafted by Sir James Fitzjames Stephen, it was enacted on 15 March 1872 and enforced on 1 September 1872, comprising 167 sections in 11 chapters.
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📖 Evidence Act Preparation Guide for Bangladesh Bar Council & Judiciary
The Evidence Act, 1872 (Act No. I of 1872) is a vital pillar for legal practice and judicial examination in Bangladesh, carrying 15 Marks in Bar Council Preliminary. Securing top marks requires a solid grasp of statutory principles, section numbers, essential orders, and recent Supreme Court interpretations.
📌 Relevancy of Facts & Res Gestae (Sections 5-16)
Statutory admissibility of connected facts, facts forming part of the same transaction (Res Gestae under Sec 6), motive, preparation, and conduct.
📌 Admissions & Confessions (Sections 17-30)
Inadmissibility of police confessions under Section 25, discovery of facts under Section 27, and evidentiary value of confessions of co-accused.
📌 Dying Declaration & Statements by Deceased (Section 32)
Admissibility of statements made by persons who cannot be found or are dead, with special emphasis on dying declarations regarding the cause of death.
📌 Burden of Proof & Estoppel (Sections 101-115)
Onus of proof in civil and criminal proceedings, statutory presumptions under Section 114, and the doctrine of estoppel under Section 115.
📌 Witness Examination & Cross-Examination (Sections 137-166)
Examination-in-chief, cross-examination, leading questions criteria (Sec 141-143), impeaching credit (Sec 155), and refreshing memory (Sec 159).
💡 Proven Exam Preparation Strategy:
- Read Bare Act Text First: Read original bare act sections and orders systematically before attempting practice tests.
- Daily MCQ Drills: Complete at least 2 full model tests daily on Ain Prokash to build speed and accuracy under 30-minute pressure.
- Mind the Negative Marking: With a 0.25 mark penalty for wrong answers, eliminate wild guesses; mark only questions where you have identified the statutory rule.
- Review Explanations: Thoroughly read the statutory legal explanation provided for every correct and wrong question on your dashboard.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Evidence Act English
❓ How many marks are allocated to The Evidence Act in Bar Council MCQ?
The Evidence Act carries 15 marks in the Bangladesh Bar Council Preliminary Examination.
❓ When can leading questions be asked in court under the Evidence Act?
Under Section 143, leading questions may freely be asked in cross-examination, but cannot be asked in examination-in-chief or re-examination without permission of the court.
❓ Is a confession made to a police officer admissible in evidence?
No. Under Section 25 of The Evidence Act, no confession made to a police officer can be proved against an accused.
❓ What is the doctrine of Estoppel under Section 115?
Estoppel bars a person who by declaration, act or omission caused another to believe a thing to be true from denying the truth of that thing in subsequent litigation.
Advocate MD. Rashedujjaman Rashed
LL.B (Hons), LL.M (Daffodil International University). Advocate, Bangladesh Bar Council & Nilphamari District Bar Association. Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Ain Prokash. Dedicated to modernizing legal education and Bar Council exam preparation in Bangladesh.
