Direct and Circumstantial Evidence in Indian Evidence Act
Direct Evidence
It means any fact which without the intervention of any other fact proves the existence of a fact in issue.
Example,
A is tried for causing grievous hurt to B with a club. C deposes to the fact that he saw the accused, inflicting the blow, which caused the grievous hurt. The evidence adduced (mentioned, pointed out, cite as evidence) by C is direct evidence.KEEP READING