Library/BSA/Section 56
Section 56Procedural

Proof of contents of documents

Full Text

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

Plain English Summary

Specifies that the contents of a document can only be established using either primary evidence (original document) or secondary evidence (copies or testimony).

Key Legal Elements

  • Proof of documents via primary evidence
  • Proof of documents via secondary evidence

Practical Note

Primary evidence is preferred. Secondary evidence is only allowed under specific conditions (e.g., when the original is lost).

हिंदी पाठ

दस्तावेज़ों की अंतर्वस्तु को या तो प्राथमिक या माध्यमिक साक्ष्य द्वारा साबित किया जा सकता है।