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What is the principal subject of section 2 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?

Section 2 is the definitions provision. It defines, among other terms, facts in issue. Section 3 separately governs evidence of facts in issue and relevant facts.

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What is the principal subject of section 2 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?

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Section 2 is the definitions provision. It defines, among other terms, facts in issue. Section 3 separately governs evidence of facts in issue and relevant facts.

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Option A

Section 2 defines statutory terms. The general rule on evidence of facts in issue and relevant facts is in section 3.

Option B

The chapter on facts that need not be proved starts at section 51.

Option C

Section 2 defines terms used by the Adhiniyam, including fact, relevant, and facts in issue.

Option D

Section 54 governs proof of facts by oral evidence.

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