Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
Chapter 6
of the Exclusion of Oral Evidence by Documentary Evidence
Section 96 • Exclusion of evidence to explain or amend ambiguous document
Description
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 "one lakh rupees or one lakh fifty thousand rupees". 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
📖 Understanding This Section
This section is part of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, Chapter 6 (of the Exclusion of Oral Evidence by Documentary Evidence). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.