No formal proof of certain documents
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Summary
When either side files documents in a criminal proceeding, the court must make a list of those documents and require the prosecution or the accused (or their pleader) to admit or deny the genuineness of each item. If genuineness is not disputed, the document can be read in evidence without proving the signature. The court may still, in its discretion, ask for signature proof.
Example
Priya files an FIR and the prosecution places a doctor’s certificate before the court. The court lists the certificate and asks whether its signature is genuine. Aditya does not dispute the certificate's genuineness, so the court may read it in evidence without proof of the doctor's signature unless the court requires proof.
Bare Act
Enacted text(1) Where any document is filed before any Court by the prosecution or the accused, the particulars of every such document shall be included in a list and the prosecution or the accused, as the case may be, or the pleader for the prosecution or the accused, if any, shall be called upon to admit or deny the genuineness of each such document.
(2) The list of documents shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the State Government.
(3) Where the genuineness of any document is not disputed, such document may be read in evidence in any inquiry trial or other proceeding under this Code without proof of the signature of the person to whom it purports to be signed:
Provided that the Court may, in its discretion, require such signature to be proved.
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