Facts of the case A made a representation to B stating that he was the owner of a particular residential house. Believing this statement to […]
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In a civil case the Plaintiff brought a xerox copy of the original mortgage deed as an evidence. Is it possible to admit xerox copy of the original? If so, what are the circumstances that xerox copy can be admitted?
Facts of the Case Issues of the Case Legal Principles Covered A. Sections 61 to 65 of the Indian Evidence Act Section 61 – Proof […]
A sues B, on an agreement and gives B notice to produce it. At the trail A calls for the document and B refuses to produce it. A gives secondary evidence of its contents. B seeks to produce the document itself to contradict the secondary evidence given by A, or in order to show that the agreement is not stamped. Can he do so? Refer to the provisions of law of evidence.
Facts of the Case The legal question is whether B can produce the document after refusing to produce it earlier. Issues in the Case Legal […]
‘X’ in order to prove his nativity, brings a photostat copy of the certificate issued by the revenue office. Can it be relied upon?
Facts of the Case Issues in the Case Legal Principles Covered to Support Case Proceedings and Judgements A. Section 61 – Proof of Contents of […]
In a Civil suit the plaintiff produced a Xerox Copy of the original Sale Deed as evidence. Is it admissible? If so, when?
Facts of the Case In a civil suit relating to immovable property, the plaintiff relies upon a Sale Deed to establish his title or interest […]
A gives B a receipt for money paid by B, Oral Evidence is offered for the payment. Is it admissible?
Facts of the Case ‘A’ receives money from B and provides B with a receipt acknowledging the payment. During a subsequent dispute regarding the payment, […]
‘X’ in order to prove his nativity, brings a Photostat copy of the Certificate issued by the Revenue Officer. Can it be relied upon?
Facts of the Case ‘X’ seeks to prove his nativity in a legal proceeding. To support this claim, he produces a Photostat (xerox) copy of […]
Define “Secondary Evidence”. Explain the circumstances in which Secondary Evidence is permissible.
Secondary Evidence is an important concept under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, particularly when the original document—known as primary evidence—cannot be produced before the court. […]
What is Secondary Evidence? Explain the circumstances in which Secondary Evidence is admissible.
In the law of evidence, the authenticity and reliability of documents play a crucial role in ensuring fair adjudication. The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 lays […]
Definition of “Document”
Meaning and Legal Basis The term “Document” is defined under Section 3 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, which states that a document includes any […]