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In its 2004 decision in Cement Corporation of India Ltd. v. Purya, (2004) 8 SCC 270, which evidentiary…

The judgment explains primary and secondary evidence and then considers how section 51A permits the court to receive a certified copy as evidence of the recorded transaction.

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In its 2004 decision in Cement Corporation of India Ltd. v. Purya, (2004) 8 SCC 270, which evidentiary distinction did the Supreme Court explain before applying section 51A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894?

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The judgment explains primary and secondary evidence and then considers how section 51A permits the court to receive a certified copy as evidence of the recorded transaction.

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Option A

The Constitution Bench was deciding how certified copies of registered transactions could be received, rather than how to treat a hostile witness.

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The judgment explains primary and secondary evidence and then considers how section 51A permits the court to receive a certified copy as evidence of the recorded transaction.

Option C

The distinction discussed concerned proof of documents and use of certified copies.

Option D

The judgment’s discussion was about documentary proof, rather than opinion testimony.

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