136. No one shall be compelled to produce documents in his possession or electronic records under his control, which any other person would be entitled to refuse to produce if they were in his possession or control, unless such last-mentioned person consents to their production.
Evidence Act Section 131 in BSA: Section 136
Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce
Section 131 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce) corresponds to Section 136 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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