WritingLaw (Page 47)

57. Primary evidence. Primary evidence means the document itself produced for the inspection of the Court. Explanation 1: Where a document is executed in severalRead More →

58. Secondary evidence. Secondary evidence includes: (i) certified copies given under the provisions hereinafter contained; (ii) copies made from the original by mechanical processes whichRead More →

59. Proof of documents by primary evidence. Documents shall be proved by primary evidence except in the cases hereinafter mentioned.Read More →

60. Cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given. Secondary evidence may be given of the existence, condition, or contents of aRead More →

61. Electronic or digital record. Nothing in this Adhiniyam shall apply to deny the admissibility of an electronic or digital record in the evidence onRead More →

62. Special provisions as to evidence relating to electronic record. The contents of electronic records may be proved in accordance with the provisions of sectionRead More →

63. Admissibility of electronic records. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Adhiniyam, any information contained in an electronic record which is printed on paper, stored,Read More →

64. Rules as to notice to produce. Secondary evidence of the contents of the documents referred to in clause (a) of section 60, shall notRead More →

65. Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced. If a document is alleged to be signed orRead More →

66. Proof as to electronic signature. Except in the case of a secure electronic signature, if the electronic signature of any subscriber is alleged toRead More →

67. Proof of execution of document required by law to be attested. If a document is required by law to be attested, it shall notRead More →

68. Proof where no attesting witness found. If no such attesting witness can be found, it must be proved that the attestation of one attestingRead More →

69. Admission of execution by party to attested document. The admission of a party to an attested document of its execution by himself shall beRead More →

70. Proof when attesting witness denies execution. If the attesting witness denies or does not recollect the execution of the document, its execution may beRead More →

71. Proof of document not required by law to be attested. An attested document not required by law to be attested may be proved asRead More →

72. Comparison of signature, writing or seal with others admitted or proved. (1) In order to ascertain whether a signature, writing or seal is thatRead More →