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To prove the contents of a document, which of the following is primary evidence under the Bharatiya…

The original document itself produced for the court’s inspection is primary evidence under section 57. Section 58 includes certified copies and oral and written admissions…

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To prove the contents of a document, which of the following is primary evidence under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?

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The original document itself produced for the court’s inspection is primary evidence under section 57.

Section 58 includes certified copies and oral and written admissions as forms of secondary evidence. Admissibility in a particular case is a separate inquiry.

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Option A

Section 58(vi) includes oral admissions as secondary evidence.

Option B

Section 58(vii) includes written admissions as secondary evidence.

Option C

Section 58(i) includes certified copies as secondary evidence.

Option D

Section 57 treats the original document itself produced for inspection as primary evidence.

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