CR Gopal's Perspective on Shekhar Ganagaluru's Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Guide

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C.R. Gopal
Social Worker and Author

"A Comprehensive Guide to the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023" by Shekhar Ganagaluru: A Masterpiece in Simplifying the Indian Evidence Act.

I have carefully reviewed “A Comprehensive Guide to the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023,” authored by Shekhar Ganagaluru. This book offers simple and detailed explanations of the sections and provisions of the Indian Evidence Act, making complex legal provisions accessible. Understanding such provisions can often be challenging, and confusion is natural. For those involved in legal, judicial, and trial domains, finding precise and clear interpretations is crucial. In this regard, Shekhar’s work serves as an excellent guide to understanding these sections with clarity.
For individuals unfairly or unnecessarily subjected to trials, or those stepping into courtrooms, presenting essential witnesses and relevant documents to substantiate their claims is critical. Trial officers or judges must listen to witness statements, assess their truthfulness, and deliver judgments accordingly. Witness statements play a vital role in judicial decision-making. In this context, Shekhar’s extensive work offers invaluable assistance.

The book boasts three distinctive features:

• It reviews 170 sections of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, presenting 549 items in a question-answer format.
• It includes 172 detailed illustrations to aid in understanding the Act's sections and principles.
• It provides 92 definitions and technical terms explained in simple, comprehensible language.

The book’s comprehensive discussion of all sections and related topics is commendable. It thoroughly addresses procedures related to witnesses, including the preamble, depiction of reality, acceptance or rejection of witnesses, determination of authentic witness statements, witness statements in special contexts, standards of proof, relevance of third-party statements, unproven facts, fundamental witness statements, official document submissions, public documents, witness examinations, and court judgments based on statements and evidence.
During trials and court proceedings, investigating officers and judges often observe wrongful conducts, criminal intentions, and the way lawyers present cases. To fully grasp the nuances of this process, thorough knowledge of the Evidence Act is indispensable. Shekhar’s guidebook offers precisely this assistance.

Furthermore, the book provides appropriate interpretations of legal technical terms in the Evidence Act. These terms include legal knowledge, reality, reality speculation, qualified witnesses, direct witnesses, irrelevant witnesses, primary witnesses, oral witnesses, digital witnesses, absence of witnesses, initial witness examination, official document submissions, specific response questions, challenges, certifications, statements, authentication, best evidence, intent, self-confession of offenses, fraud, witness contradictions, injunctions, retrials, death certificates, court verdicts, and more.

Mr. Shekhar’s extensive work is a significant contribution and will be highly useful to legislators, law enforcement officers, court officials, police officers, legal professionals, labour union leaders, IR Professionals, individuals involved in justice delivery, and law students. With a postgraduate degree in human resources, graduation in law, experience in legal fields, and relentless dedication, Shekhar has successfully authored this invaluable guide. On behalf of all concerned, I heartily congratulate him for creating this comprehensive volume that benefits the human resource and legal domains. I hope Shekhar continues to produce such exceptional works in the future.

Regarding publication, the book’s cover is attractive, the paper quality excellent, and the page layout well-designed. Printing is precise and professional. The publication by Nirutha Publications deserves special mention, and Mr. M.H. Ramesh, who oversaw these activities, is also praiseworthy.

C.R. Gopal
Social Worker and Author

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