difference

Hello Sir,

An evidence and witness are important components when one deals with legal proceedings and pose great importance in  determining the outcome of any legal matter. Now let's understand the difference between the two-

Witness- They are people who have gained firsthand  knowledge of the case for instance in an act where A murders B in a parking lot, C who was just passing by saw the whole criminal act of A and thus C becomes a witness to the case. Witness appear in the courtroom to give testimony in oral or written format. Witness can be any person -who is either involved to the case or someone who witnessed the criminal act or even an individual who gained knowledge of the case.

Evidence- this is any material thing like object, documents, audios, videos, text messages, photos and emails etc that provided information or raise facts that weren't known before in the case. Evidence also includes statements of experts and witnesses. There are many types of evidence some of which are namely- 

1. Direct evidence

2. Circumstantial evidence 

3. Testimonial evidence

4.physical evidence

5. Documentary evidence

The rules regarding the procedure for presenting evidence in the courtroom is governed in the Indian Evidence Act. The main purpose for introducing evidence to allow the progression of the case to determine the decision and also it aids in either supporting one's own case and  refuting the claims of the opposite party.

What are the facts? What is the context?