Section 79 of IEA : Section 79: Presumption as to genuineness of certified copies.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is involved in a property dispute and needs to prove that he is the rightful owner of a piece of land. He presents a certified copy of the land registry record, which is issued by the Sub-Registrar's office, a government authority. According to Section 79 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872, the court will presume this certified copy to be genuine and accept it as evidence of Ravi's ownership, unless there is evidence to the contrary.

Example 2:

Priya is contesting a will in court. She presents a certified copy of the death certificate of her father, issued by the Municipal Corporation. The death certificate is duly signed and certified by the authorized officer. Under Section 79 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872, the court will presume the death certificate to be genuine and accept it as evidence of her father's death, provided it is in the proper form and appears to be executed as required ...

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