The Evidence Act (varies by jurisdiction)

The Evidence Act is a set of laws that govern how legal evidence is collected, presented, and judged in court. It ensures that only reliable and relevant evidence is considered to establish facts in a case. The Act outlines rules for admissibility, such as how documents, testimonies, and physical evidence should be handled, and sets standards to prevent false or manipulated evidence from influencing decisions. Its goal is to promote fairness, accuracy, and integrity in legal proceedings by providing clear guidelines on what evidence is acceptable and how it should be evaluated.