The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 applies to
AOnly civil proceedings
BAll judicial proceedings in or before any Court, including Courts-Martial (but not other military tribunals), and to affidavits / arbitrations
COnly criminal trials
DDepartmental inquiries only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. All judicial proceedings in or before any Court, including Courts-Martial (but not other military tribunals), and to affidavits / arbitrations
Section 1 IEA: the Act applies to all judicial proceedings in or before any Court. It excludes affidavits (Section 1 second proviso) and arbitration proceedings, though courts treat the principles as broadly persuasive.
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