Section 93 Indian Evidence Act 1872
Section 93 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 is about ‘Exclusion of evidence to explain or amend ambiguous document’. It is under Chapter VI of the Act. Chapter VI is titled ‘OF THE EXCLUSION OF ORAL BY DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE‘.
Exclusion of evidence to explain or amend ambiguous document
When the language used in a document is, on its face, ambiguous or defective, evidence may not be given of facts which would show its meaning or supply its defects.
Illustrations
(a) A agrees, in writing, to sell a horse to B for “Rs. 1,000 or Rs. 1,500”. Evidence cannot be given to show which price was to be given.
(b) A deed contains blanks. Evidence cannot be given of facts which would show how they were meant to be filled.
See also:
Section 92 Indian Evidence Act 1872 (Exclusion of evidence of oral agreement)