Law of Evidence

Hostile Witness: Concept and Evidentiary Value under the Law of Bangladesh

1. Introduction A hostile witness is generally understood as a witness called by a party to support its case but who, during the course of ...

BD LAW POST 2 Oct, 2026

Can a mere dying declaration be the sole basis for convicting an accused? A Legal Analysis on Dying Declaration under Relevant Laws, Principles and Precedents

Image: BD Law Post Dying declaration is a statement made by a person who is dying, explaining the cause or circumstances of his/her death. I...

BD LAW POST 17 Sept, 2026

Burden of Proof in Civil and Criminal Cases under the Evidence Act, 1872

Introduction The burden of proof is one of the fundamental principles of evidence law. Under the Evidence Act, 1872 , it refers to the lega...

BD LAW POST 16 Sept, 2026

Changes brought to Law of Evidence in Bangladesh by the Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2022

Features of the Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2022 With some nominal changes, the Evidence Act, 1872 which was enacted by the British Parliament...

BD LAW POST 6 Oct, 2022