-By Shuchi Agrawal Introduction The Indian Evidence Act of 1872 does not forbid the examination of illegally collected evidence by the Courts, if it is relevant or establishes guilt or innocence. However, Indian courts have had conflicting opinions on the admissibility and evidence value of illegally collected evidence. Two major doctrines related to this conflict … Continue reading An Argument for the ‘Fruit of the Poisonous Tree’ Doctrine