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THE ADMISSIBILITY AND WEIGHT OF EXPERT OPINION UNDER THE INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT: A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE

Author(s) ADITYA AGRAWAL
Country India
Abstract Several discussions indicate that expert opinion is crucial to judicial processes, as it enables courts to comprehend technical and specialized topics. The Indian Evidence Act of 1872 controls expert opinion admissibility and its probative value in Indian courts. Expert evidence assists the courts in forensic science cases, medical evidence cases, handwriting identification cases, and computer forensics cases. Yet, the reliability and objectivity of specialist opinions have come under scrutiny due to the likelihood of bias, variability in methodology, and judicial suspicion. This paper critically evaluates the legal framework regarding expert opinions under the Act on its admissibility, weight, judicial interpretation, and connected case laws. It also discusses the problems and reliability issues relating to expert evidence in India, as well as comparative jurisdiction analysis and reform proposals. This article discusses such concerns within the legislative context and court rulings, as well as an in-depth analysis regarding the use of forensic evidence, medical evidence, and the changing face of expert testimony in the digital age As the Indian law relies upon the evidence to prove facts and render justice.
Keywords Judicial Process, Specialised Topics, Forensic Sciences, Expert Opinion, Judicial Suspicion
Published In Volume 16, Issue 2, April-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-15
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i2.6283
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9qqzc
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