Section 165 of BSA : Section 165: Production of documents.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A civil dispute over property ownership.

Context: Rajesh and Suresh are in a legal battle over the ownership of a piece of land. Rajesh claims that he has the original sale deed that proves his ownership, while Suresh disputes this claim.

Application of Section 165:

1. Summoning the Document: The court summons Rajesh to produce the original sale deed.
2. Objection: Rajesh objects, stating that the document is confidential and should not be produced in court.
3. Court's Decision: Despite Rajesh's objection, he is required to bring the document to court. The court will then decide on the validity of his objection.
4. Inspection: The court inspects the sale deed to determine its admissibility as evidence.
5. Translation: If the sale deed is in a regional language, the court may direct a translator to translate it, ensuring the translator keeps the contents secret unless the document is admitted as evidence.

Example 2:

Scenario: A criminal case involving bribery allegations.

Context: Anil, a government official, is accused of accepting a bribe. The prosecution claims to have a diary maintained by Anil that records the bribes he received.

Application of Section 165:

1. Summoning the Document: The court summons Anil to pro...

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