Section 3 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 defines "Evidence". According to this definition, "Evidence" means and includes: 1. All statements which the Court permits or requires to be made before it by witnesses, in relation to matters of fact under inquiry; such statements are called Oral evidence. (This matches statement 1). 2. All documents including electronic records produced for the inspection of the Court; such documents are called Documentary evidence. (This matches statement 2).