Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) None of the above.
Explanation:
· Section 3 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872: This Section provides the definition of "Evidence," which includes both oral and documentary evidence. According to Section 3, "documentary evidence" refers to all documents, including electronic records, produced for the inspection of the Court.
Information Booster:
1. Definition of Evidence: Section 3 of the Indian Evidence Act defines "evidence" as all legal means, exclusive of mere arguments, which tend to prove or disprove any matter of fact, the truth of which is submitted to judicial investigation. This includes:
· Oral Evidence: Statements made by witnesses in relation to matters of fact under inquiry.
· Documentary Evidence: All documents, including electronic records, produced for the inspection of the Court.
2. Section 61, Indian Evidence Act: Deals with the proof of contents of documents by primary or secondary evidence, but does not define "documentary evidence."
3. Section 91, Indian Evidence Act: Relates to the exclusion of oral evidence by documentary evidence in certain cases, but does not define "documentary evidence."
4. Section 4, Indian Evidence Act: Provides definitions and interpretations of certain terms, but not specifically related to "documentary evidence."
