Question

    Which of the following is considered primary evidence

    under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
    A Certified copies of public documents Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Oral admission of document's contents Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Original document itself Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Handwritten copy by another person Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Photograph of the original document Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Section 60 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 , primary evidence means the original document itself produced for the inspection of the court. This is the best form of evidence, and no secondary evidence can substitute it unless exceptions under Section 61 apply. This is a continuation of the principle under Section 62 of the old Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

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