LawgistThe Indian Evidence Act
16Existence of course of business when relevant
When there is a question whether a particular act was done, the existence of any course of business, according to which it naturally would have been done, is a relevant fact.
Illustrations
(a) The question is, whether a particular letter was despatched.
The facts that it was the ordinary course of business for all letters put in a certain place to be carried to the post, and that particular letter was put in that place are relevant.
(b) The question is, whether a particular letter reached A. The facts that it was posted in due course, and was not returned through the Dead Letter Office, are relevant.
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CHAPTER II.--OF THE RELEVANCY OF FACTS
- 5 Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts
- 6 Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction
- 7 Facts which are the occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue
- 8 Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct
- 9 Facts necessary to explain or introduce relevant facts
- 10 Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common design
- 11 When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant
- 12 In suits for damages, facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant
- 13 Facts relevant when right or custom is in question
- 14 Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body, or bodily feeling
- 15 Facts bearing on question whether act was accidental or intentional
- 16 Existence of course of business when relevant
