IEA Section 64 — Proof of documents by primary evidence
Chapter 5
Civil
Summary
Documents must generally be proven by presenting the original document itself. The only exceptions to this rule are the specific situations that are described later in this law.
Official Text
Documents must be proved by primary evidence except in the cases hereinafter mentioned.
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)
- Mr.; Shivam; Gaur; Mr.; Aryan; Kumar, Ms. Rashi Singh and; Ms. Shabina vs SH. KARUN DUBE & ORS — Delhi High Court (2025)
- SMT. J. YASHODA vs SMT. K. SHOBHA RANI — Supreme Court of India (2007)
- JUPUDI KESAVA RAO vs PULAVARTHI VENKATA SUBBARAO AND OTHERS — Supreme Court of India (1971)
Old <-> New Code Mapping
- BSA §59 — Proof of documents by primary evidence
