Evidence as to affairs of State
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Summary
Evidence drawn from unpublished official records about State affairs cannot be used unless the head of the relevant department permits it. That officer has full discretion to allow or refuse permission. Without that permission, such records are inadmissible in court or other proceedings.
Example
Priya wants to rely on an unpublished internal file from a government department to prove a disputed land claim. The file cannot be admitted unless the head of that department gives permission; if the head refuses, the court cannot consider the document.
Bare Act
Enacted textNo one shall be permitted to give any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to any affairs of State, except with the permission of the officer at the head of the department concerned, who shall give or withhold such permission as he thinks fit.
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