Section 58 of BSA : Section 58: Secondary evidence.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is involved in a property dispute with his neighbor, Suresh. The original property deed is with the local land registry office, and Ravi cannot obtain the original document. However, Ravi has a certified copy of the deed provided by the land registry office. Under Section 58 of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, this certified copy is considered secondary evidence and can be used in court to prove the contents of the original property deed.

Example 2:

Priya is contesting a will in court. The original will was lost in a fire, but Priya has a photocopy of the will that was made before the fire. Additionally, Priya's lawyer has compared this photocopy with another photocopy that was made from the original will. According to Section 58, this photocopy, which has been compared with another copy made from the o...

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