Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

Chapter 5

of Documentary Evidence

Section 88Presumption as to certified copies of foreign judicial records

Description

(1) The Court may presume that any document purporting to be a certified copy of any judicial record of any country beyond India is genuine and accurate, if the document purports to be certified in any manner which is certified by any representative of the Central Government in or for such country to be the manner commonly in use in that country for the certification of copies of judicial records. (2) An officer who, with respect to any territory or place outside India is a Political Agent therefor, as defined in clause (43) of section 3 of the General Clauses Act, 1897, shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed to be a representative of the Central Government in and for the country comprising that territory or place.

📖 Understanding This Section

This section is part of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, Chapter 5 (of Documentary Evidence). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.