Section 59 in THE BHARATIYA SAKSHYA ADHINIYAM, 2023 – BSA
Proof of documents by primary evidence. 59. Documents shall be proved by primary evidence except in the cases hereinafter mentioned.
Proof of documents by primary evidence. 59. Documents shall be proved by primary evidence except in the cases hereinafter mentioned.
Secondary evidence. 58. Secondary evidence includes— (i) certified copies given under the provisions hereinafter contained; (ii) copies made from the original by mechanical processes which in themselves ensure the accuracy of the copy, and copies compared with such copies; (iii) copies made from or compared with the original; (iv) counterparts of documents as against the … Read more
Primary evidence. 57. Primary evidence means the document itself produced for the inspection of the Court. Explanation 1.—Where a document is executed in several parts, each part is primary evidence of the document. Explanation 2.—Where a document is executed in counterpart, each counterpart being executed by one or some of the parties only, each counterpart … Read more