Proof of public documents requires prescribed official records, certified copies, authorised publications, and foreign-document authentication. Section 78 prescribes proof of public documents through official records, certified copies and authorised publications. Governmental acts, orders and ... Summary
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Proof of public documents requires prescribed official records, certified copies, authorised publications, and foreign-document authentication.
Section 78 prescribes proof of public documents through official records, certified copies and authorised publications. Governmental acts, orders and notifications may be proved by certified departmental records or documents printed by governmental order. Foreign executive and legislative materials may be proved through authorised journals, sealed certified copies or statutory recognition. Other foreign public documents require the original or a legally certified copy authenticated by a Notary Public, Indian Consul or diplomatic agent, with proof of the document's character under foreign law.
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