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Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, a witness summoned by a Court of Law to produce a document which is in his possession has to do which one of the following ?
Explanation
According to Section 162 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, a witness summoned to produce a document that is in their possession or power must bring it to the Court, regardless of any objection they might have regarding its production or admissibility. The law mandates that the witness "shall bring it to Court," and the responsibility to decide on the validity of any objection rests solely with the Court, not the witness.
The Court may inspect the document to determine the merit of the objection, except in cases involving documents of State. This provision ensures that the judiciary maintains the authority to evaluate claims of privilege or confidentiality rather than allowing a witness to unilaterally withhold evidence. Therefore, Option A is the correct legal requirement under the Act.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one of the following regarding witnesses under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is not correct?
What does 'evidence', under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, mean?
1. Statements in relation to matters of fact under inquiry which the court permits or requires to be made before it by witnesses
2. Documents produced for the inspection of the court including electronic records
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
"Evidence" under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 includes
Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, 'Public Documents' include
Content of a document under Section 61 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 may be proved by