Section 76 of BSA : Section 76: Proof of documents by production of certified copies.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is involved in a property dispute with his neighbor, Suresh. The dispute revolves around the ownership of a piece of land. Ravi claims that the land belongs to him and presents a certified copy of the land registry document from the local municipal office. According to Section 76 of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, this certified copy can be used as proof of the contents of the original public document, which is the land registry in this case. The court accepts the certified copy as valid evidence to support Ravi's claim.

Example 2:

Priya needs to prove her date of birth in a legal proceeding to claim her inheritance. She does not have the original birth certificate but obtains a certified copy from the municipal corporation where her birth was registered. Under Section 76 of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, this certified copy is admissible in court as proof of the contents of the original birth certificate. The court accepts the certified copy as evidence of Priya's date of birth, allowing her to proceed with her inheritance claim.