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    Question

    Under Section 4 of the Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891,

    a certified copy of any entry in a banker's book is admissible as:
    A Conclusive evidence of the matters, transactions and accounts therein recorded, and cannot be challenged by the opposing party under any circumstances Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Secondary evidence only, admissible solely when the original books are destroyed or lost Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Prima facie evidence of the matters, transactions and accounts therein recorded in all legal proceedings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Corroborative evidence only, requiring mandatory production of the original books alongside the certified copy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 4 of the Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891 provides that a certified copy of any entry in a banker's book shall be received in all legal proceedings as prima facie evidence of the matters, transactions and accounts therein recorded. The key distinction is that it is prima facie evidence accepted as true unless disproved.

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