Section 94 Indian Evidence Act 1872
Section 94 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 is about ‘Exclusion of evidence against application of document to existing facts’. It is under Chapter VI of the Act. Chapter VI is titled ‘OF THE EXCLUSION OF ORAL BY DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE‘.
Exclusion of evidence against application of document to existing facts
When language used in a document is plain in itself, and when it applies accurately to existing facts, evidence may not be given to show that it was not meant to apply to such facts.
Illustration
A sells to B, by deed, “my estate at Rampur containing 100 bighas”. A has an estate at Rampur containing 100 bighas. Evidence may not be given of the fact that the estate meant to be sold was one situated at a different place and of a different size.
See also:
Section 93 Indian Evidence Act 1872 (Exclusion of evidence to explain or amend ambiguous document)