Syariah Courts Evidence Order, 2001 · s 60

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s 60

Secondary evidence may be given of the existence, condition or contents of a document admissible in evidence in the following cases -

{a) when the original is shown or appears to be in the possession or power

(i)

of the person against whom the document is sought to be proved; or

(ii)

of any person out of reach of or not subject to the process of the Court; or

(iii)

of any person legally bound to produce it;

and when after the notice mentioned in section 61 such person does not produce· it;

{b) when the existence, condition or contents of the original have been proved to be admitted in writing by the person against whom it is proved or 1566