Question

Gaurav, an accused, wants to submit carbon copy of the suicide note as secondary evidence. The original is with the opposite party and he has failed to produce the same in the court. The suicide was not within the knowledge of the accused prior to the receipt of the carbon copy. Which of the following will hold true for the case?

• A. The evidence can be admitted as it satisfies the requirements of both section 64 and 65 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
• B. The evidence cannot be admitted due to applicability of Section 30 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
• C. The evidence cannot be admitted as it fails to satisfy the requirement of Section 64 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
• D. The evidence cannot be admitted as it fails to satisfy the requirement of Section 65 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The evidence can be admitted as it satisfies the requirements of both section 64 and 65 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (A):The evidence can be admitted as it satisfies the requirements of both section 64 and 65 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.