Section 60 of BSA : Section 60: Cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is in a legal dispute with his former business partner, Suresh, over the ownership of a piece of land. Ravi claims that the original sale deed, which proves his ownership, is in Suresh's possession. Despite multiple requests, Suresh refuses to produce the original document. Under Section 60(a)(i) of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, Ravi can present a photocopy of the sale deed as secondary evidence in court, since the original is in the possession of the person against whom the document is sought to be proved.

Example 2:

Priya is trying to prove that she has repaid a loan to her friend, Anil. The original loan agreement was destroyed in a fire at Priya's house. Under Section 60(c) of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, Priya can present a scanned copy of the loan agreement as secondary evidence, since the or...

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