Under Section 5, evidence may be given in any suit or proceeding of
AAny fact whatsoever
BThe existence or non-existence of facts in issue, and of such other facts as are hereinafter declared to be relevant
COnly character evidence
DOnly the parties' statements
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The existence or non-existence of facts in issue, and of such other facts as are hereinafter declared to be relevant
Section 5 is the gateway provision. Only facts in issue and 'relevant facts' (as defined in Sections 6-55) may be proved. Irrelevant facts are inadmissible even if true.
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