Presumption as to documents: contents and handwriting presumed true unless rebutted, allowing unstamped but admissible documents. Where a document produced, seized or received in proceedings is tendered by the prosecution, the court shall, unless the contrary is proved, presume the truth of its contents and the authenticity of signatures and handwriting, including execution or attestation; and admit the document in evidence notwithstanding that it is not duly stamped if it is otherwise admissible.
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Presumption as to documents: contents and handwriting presumed true unless rebutted, allowing unstamped but admissible documents.
Where a document produced, seized or received in proceedings is tendered by the prosecution, the court shall, unless the contrary is proved, presume the truth of its contents and the authenticity of signatures and handwriting, including execution or attestation; and admit the document in evidence notwithstanding that it is not duly stamped if it is otherwise admissible.
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