IEA Section 61 — Proof of contents of documents

Summary

The law says that to prove what is written in a document, you can use either the original document itself or a legally accepted copy or other substitute. Primary evidence means the original document, while secondary evidence means something like a certified copy or a photocopy. This section simply states that both types of evidence are allowed to show what a document says.

Official Text

The contents of documents may be proved either by primary or by secondary evidence.

Related Judgments

• Suri; Ms.Mahima; Aggarwal; Ms.Wamika; Chadha; Ms.Nidhi Kapoor, Advs. vs WHIZLABS, SOFTWARE, PRIVATE, LIMITED, AND, OTHERS — Delhi High Court (2023)
• ARJUN PANDITRAO KHOTKAR vs KAILASH KUSHANRAO GORANTYAL AND ORS — Supreme Court of India (2020)
• SHIVAKUMAR & ORS. vs SHARANABASAPPA & ORS — Supreme Court of India (2020)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BSA §56 — Proof of contents of documents