Whether photographed words are considered as documents as per the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?

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;