Section 75 of IEA : Section 75: Private Documents

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where two neighbors, Arun and Priya, are in a dispute over the boundary line between their properties. Arun has a letter from the previous owner of Priya's property that indicates the boundary line is actually a meter into what Priya believes is her land. During the court proceedings to resolve the dispute, Arun presents this letter as evidence. Since the letter is not issued by any public office or officer and is correspondence between private parties, it is considered a private document under Section 75 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Therefore, it would be treated accordingly during the trial, with its admissibility and relevance determined under the rules applicable to private documents.