Substantive evidence - Indian Laws - General

Expression substantive evidence In Black s Law Dictionary (at P. 1597), the following meaning is noted: SUBSTANTIVE EVIDENCE. That adduced for the purpose of proving a fact in issue, as opposed to evidence given for the purpose of discrediting a witness, (i.e. showing that he is unworthy of belief,) or of corroborating his testimony. Best, Ev. 246,773,803. In Words and Phrases (Vol.40), SUBSTANTIVE EVIDENCE Although subordinate feature of case, certain types of evidence, such as character evidence or prior criminal acts, can be considered as substantive evidence on question of guilt or innocence. State v. Wallace, N.C.A. pp.283 S.E.2d. 404, 407. Substantive evidence is that offered for purpose of persuading trier of fact as to truth of proposition on which determination of tribunal is to be asked, whereas impeachment evidence is that evidence designed to discredit the witness, i.e. to reduce effectiveness of his testimony by bringing forth evidence explaining why jury should not put faith in his testimony. Zimmerman v. Superior Court In and For Maricopa County 402, P.2d. 212,215,98, Ariz 85, 18A.L.R. 3d. 900. STATE THROUGH SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, CBI/SIT VERSUS NALINI AND ORS. - 1999 (5) TMI 633 - SUPREME COURT