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    Which Section of the Evidence Act deals with Primary evidence?
    Question

    Which Section of the Evidence Act deals with Primary evidence?

    A.

    Section 60

    B.

    Section 62

    C.

    Section 64

    D.

    Section 65

    Correct option is B

    Section 62 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, defines "primary evidence" as the document itself produced for the inspection of the Court. It is the most reliable form of evidence in a legal proceeding. Information Booster Primary evidence is the original document itself, which is always the best form of evidence. According to Section 62, if the original document is available, it must be produced in Court as it offers the highest probative value. This Section emphasizes that the original document must be submitted to establish the truth of its contents. Additional Knowledge
    · Section 60 deals with the mode of proof for oral evidence, requiring that oral evidence must be direct.
    · Section 64 pertains to the proof of documents by primary evidence, asserting that documents should be proved by primary evidence, except in cases provided by the law.
    · Section 65 discusses instances where secondary evidence may be given when primary evidence is not available.

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