Multiple choice

In a civil suit, to which the bank is not a party, one of the parties has produced certified copy of books of account. One party to the suit wants to call the bank officer as witness to prove the contents of copy. Can it be done?

  1. Yes, as it is the right of the party to get reaffirmed in evidence.

  2. No, as the certified copy is a prima facie evidence that is admissible in evidence.

  3. No, unless the bank volunteers to do so.

  4. Yes, but if the court allows the application to call the witness.
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Explanation

No, as the certified copy is a prima facie evidence that is admissible in evidence. Bank is not required to produce itself as the certified copy of evidence is presented and it is a prima facie evidence.

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