Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Wrongful Admission of Evidence — Section 227(1) of the Evidence Act — Wrongful Admission Not Ground for Reversal If Decision Would Have Been Same Without It

Area of law: EVIDENCE LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Wrongful admission of evidence does not automatically reverse a judgment. The appellant must show the evidence affected the decision. The principle applies to evidence law and appellate practice. The rule prevents reversal for harmless error.

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