Indian Evidence Act : EXCLUSION OF EVIDENCE TO EXPLAIN OR AMEND AMBIGUOUS DOCUMENT Indian Bare Acts :

Indian Evidence Act,1872

Act No : 1

Section : EXCLUSION OF EVIDENCE TO EXPLAIN OR AMEND AMBIGUOUS DOCUMENT

SECTION 93: 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.