Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, 'Public Documents' include

Under Section 74 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, 'Public Documents' are specifically defined. They include documents forming the acts, or records of the acts, of the sovereign authority, official bodies and tribunals, and public officers (legislative, judicial, and executive) of any part of India, the Commonwealth, or a foreign country.

Crucially, Section 74(2) also includes public records kept in any State of private documents. This means that while the original document (like a sale deed) is private, the record maintained by the public registrar is a public document. Option C is the only choice that correctly encompasses both the records of official authorities and the public records of private documents. Options A and B are incorrect as they include specific items like bank agreements which are not part of the statutory definition, and Option D is too restrictive.