The doctrine of ‘Res Gestae’ has been discussed in which Section of the Evidence Act?
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Res Gestae ('things done') is discussed in Section 6 of the Indian Evidence Act. It makes facts forming part of the same transaction relevant as evidence. Statements made contemporaneously with the event — by participants or bystanders — are admissible as res gestae even though they are technically hearsay.