Question

Which is not a public record as per the provisions of Indian Evidence Act,

• A. Documents forming the acts or records of the sovereign authority
• B. Documents forming the acts or records of official bodies, tribunals
• C. Documents and correspondence from advocate and Notary office
• D. Documents and circulars from University of Delhi

Hint:

Documents from private individuals or entities, such as advocates or notaries, are not considered public records under the Indian Evidence Act.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding Public Records under Indian Evidence Act.
According to the Indian Evidence Act, public records refer to documents that are created by government authorities, courts, or other official bodies as part of their duties. These records are considered to be public documents.

Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (a) Documents forming acts or records of sovereign authority are public records under the Act. - (b) Documents from official bodies, such as tribunals, are also considered public records. - (d) Documents and circulars from universities that are public entities can also be considered public records.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Documents and correspondence from private entities like advocates and notaries are not considered public records.