The Evidence Act

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Sections: 1. Application of Act.... 2. * * * *... 3. Interpretation clause... 4. ?May presume.?... ? Shall presume. ? ? Conclusive proof. *....."The Evidence Act of 1872 sets out the rules of evidence in Myanmar. The Evidence Act establishes rules similar in form and content to those in other former British colonies in the region and in Britain today. 6 The Evidence Act is applicable to all judicial proceedings before any court 7 and to all judges or other persons legally authorized to hear evidence. 8 However, the Evidence Act does not apply to arbitrations..." (Alec Christie)

Source/publisher: 

Government of the Union of Myanmar via "The Burma Code" (Myanmar Code), Vol. XII

Date of Publication: 

1872-00-00

Date of entry: 

2013-04-30

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English

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