Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
Chapter 6
of the Exclusion of Oral Evidence by Documentary Evidence
Section 99 • Evidence as to application of language which can apply to one only of several persons
Description
When the facts are such that the language used might have been meant to apply to any one, and could not have been meant to apply to more than one, of several persons or things, evidence may be given of facts which show which of those persons or things it was intended to apply to.
Illustrations.
(a) A agrees to sell to B, for one thousand rupees, "my white horse". A has two white horses. Evidence may be given of facts which show which of them was meant.
(b) A agrees to accompany B to Ramgarh. Evidence may be given of facts showing whether Ramgarh in Rajasthan or Ramgarh in Uttarakhand was meant.
📖 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.
