Principle

COURT- Area Court — Application of Evidence Act — Section 1(4)(c) of Evidence Act

Area of law
Area Court
Court
Supreme Court

The Evidence Act does not apply to Area Courts or Customary Courts unless specifically extended by order of the Governor in Council. These courts are successors to native courts. The Act's provisions are not automatically applicable. The principle is based on the clear words of…

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