Section 88 of IEA : Section 88: Presumption as to telegraphic messages.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a businessman in Mumbai who frequently communicates with his suppliers in Delhi via telegraphic messages. One day, Ravi receives a telegraphic message from his supplier stating that a shipment of goods has been dispatched. However, when the goods do not arrive on time, Ravi decides to take legal action against the supplier for breach of contract.

In court, Ravi presents the telegraphic message as evidence. According to Section 88 of The Indian Evidence Act 1872, the court may presume that the message Ravi received corresponds with the message that was delivered for transmission at the telegraph office in Delhi. This means that the court will accept the telegraphic message as genuine and assume...

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