Section 78 of IEA : Section 78: Proof of other official documents.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A citizen needs to prove that a certain notification was issued by the Central Government regarding a new tax policy.

Application: The citizen can obtain a certified copy of the notification from the relevant department's records, or use a document that appears to be printed by order of the Central Government. This certified document can then be presented in court as proof of the notification.

Example 2:

Scenario: A lawyer needs to prove the proceedings of a recent session of the State Legislature to support a case involving a new state law.

Application: The lawyer can use the official journals of the State Legislature, published Acts, or abstracts that are printed by order of the State Government. These documents will serve as valid proof of the legislative proceedings in court.

Example 3:

Scenario: A historian is researching proclamations issued by the British Crown during the colonial period in India and needs to present these in a legal context.

Application: The historian can use copies or extracts of the proclamations contained in the London Gazette or documents printed by the Queen's Printer. These documents will be accepted as proof of the proclamations issued by Her Majesty.

Example 4:

Scenario: An Indian company is involved in a legal dispute regarding a contract governed by the laws of a foreign country and needs to prove the foreign country's legislative acts.

Application: The company can present journals published by the foreign country's authority, certified copies under the seal of the foreign country or sovereign, or documents recognized by a Central Act in India. These will be accepted as proof of the foreign legislative acts.

Example 5:

Scenario: A resident needs to prove the proceedings of a municipal body regarding a new zoning regulation in their locality.

Application: The resident can obtain a certified copy of the municipal body's proceedings from the legal keeper or use a printed book published by the authority of the municipal body. This will serve as valid proof of the municipal proceedings.

Example 6:

Scenario: An Indian diplomat needs to prove the authenticity of a public document issued in a foreign country for an international legal matter.

Application: The diplomat can present the original document or a certified copy with a certificate under the seal of a Notary Public, or an Indian Consul or diplomatic agent. This certification will confirm that the copy is duly certified by the officer having legal custody of the original, and it will be accepted as proof of the foreign public document.