Question

Where a document is executed in several parts like printing, lithography or photography, video recording, computer resource as electronic or digital records, the BSA 2023 classifies each part as a .........

• A. Circumstantial evidence
• B. Scientific evidence
• C. Primary evidence
• D. Secondary evidence

Hint:

Each executed part or authentic copy of a document is primary evidence if produced by the same mechanical or electronic process.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the classification.
Under Section 57 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, each part of a document executed in multiple parts, or produced by mechanical or electronic processes, is considered primary evidence.
Step 2: Examples.
For example, each carbon copy of a digitally signed contract or printed duplicate that was executed simultaneously is primary evidence.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, such multi-part documents are treated as primary evidence under the BSA, 2023.