Section 56 Earlier Evidence Act 61
Proof of contents of documents
Chapter 5: Of documentary evidence
The contents of documents may be proved either by primary or by secondary evidence.
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Act No. 47 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 57Primary evidenceEvidence Act 62
- 58Secondary evidenceEvidence Act 63
- 59Proof of documents by primary evidenceEvidence Act 64
- 60Cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be givenEvidence Act 65
- 61Electronic or digital record
- 62Special provisions as to evidence relating to electronic recordEvidence Act 65A