56. The contents of documents may be proved either by primary or by secondary evidence.
Evidence Act Section 61 in BSA: Section 56
Proof of contents of documents
Section 61 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Proof of contents of documents) corresponds to Section 56 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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