It started with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

The Evidence Act has also modified the common law rule which required a witness to swear in accordance with his religious belief.

He was, however, responsible for the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

In his second term he was elected chair of the special sub-committee established to examine and report on the Evidence Act 2006.

The Indian Evidence Act of 1872 included section 112, which concerned the legitimacy of children.

Evidentiary standards are codified by the Evidence Act of 2005.

Interestingly, the Evidence Act also covers the requirements of contracts, legally termed "written agreements".

The Evidence Acts did not expressly alter the common law privilege.

Each province has its own Evidence Act for matters under provincial law.

Hearsay evidence is covered by sections 16-22 of the Evidence Act 2006.