Question

    Whether photographed words are considered as documents

    as per the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
    A Yes photographed words are documents. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B They are documents only if they are lithographed. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C They are documents if having some textual content engraved alongwith. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D They are not documents under s.3 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per the illustrations provided in the definition of document under s.3 of the Indian Evidence act, 1872. “Document”. ––“Document” 2means any matter expressed or described upon any substance by means of letters, figures or marks, or by more than one of those means, intended to be used, or which may be used, for the purpose of recording that matter. Illustrations A writing  is a document; Words printed lithographed or photographed are documents; A map or plan is a document;

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