Negotiable Instruments Act Section 145 — Evidence on affidavit

CHAPTER XVI O F I N T E R N A T I O N A L LA W

General

Summary

In a case under this law, the person who filed the complaint can give their evidence by signing a written statement, called an affidavit, instead of having to appear in court to speak. This written statement can be used as evidence in court, as long as it is not objected to for a valid legal reason. The court has the power to call that person to court to be questioned about the contents of the affidavit, and it must do so if either the prosecution or the accused person asks for it.

Official Text

(1)Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the evidence of the complainant may be given by him on affidavit and may, subject to all just exceptions be read in evidence in any enquiry, trial or other proceeding under the said Code.

(2) The Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall, on the application of the prosecution or the accused, summon and examine any person giving evidence on affidavit as to the facts contained therein.