Multiple choice

What type of secondary evidence relating to public documents may be given?

  1. Oral evidence about contents

  2. Certified copy of the document

  3. Photostat copy

  4. Written admission

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Oral evidence about the contents of public documents is not admissible in law. Option (2) is correct: As per Section 76 of the Indian evidence Act, 1872, every public officer shall give the person on demand a copy of it on payment of the legal fees therefore, together with a certificate written at the foot of such copy that it is a true copy of such document of part thereof, dated and subscribed by such officer with his name and his official title, and shall be sealed, and such copies so certified shall be called certified copies. Option (3) is incorrect: Photostat copy of public document is not admissible as secondary evidence. Option (4) is incorrect: Written admission of public document is not admissible as secondary evidence.