Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Both (a) and (b).
Explanation:
· Section 61 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872: This Section states that the contents of documents may be proved either by primary or by secondary evidence. Primary evidence refers to the original document itself, while secondary evidence includes copies or other means of proving the document's contents when the original is not available.
Information Booster:
1. Primary Evidence (Section 62, Indian Evidence Act): Refers to the original document itself. It is considered the best form of evidence and must be produced whenever available.
2. Secondary Evidence (Section 63, Indian Evidence Act): Includes certified copies, copies made from the original, oral accounts of the contents, and other admissible forms when the original document is unavailable.
Additional Information:
· Conditions for Secondary Evidence: Secondary evidence is only admissible under specific circumstances outlined in the Act, ensuring that it is used appropriately and not as a substitute for primary evidence when the latter is available.
