Presumption as to documents: prosecution-tendered documents are presumed genuine and admissible unless contrary proof disproves. When a document produced, seized, or received in proceedings is tendered by the prosecution against an accused, the court shall, unless contrary proof is provided by that person, presume the truth of the document's contents and the genuineness of signatures and handwriting, including execution or attestation, and shall admit the document in evidence even if not duly stamped, provided it is otherwise admissible.
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Presumption as to documents: prosecution-tendered documents are presumed genuine and admissible unless contrary proof disproves.
When a document produced, seized, or received in proceedings is tendered by the prosecution against an accused, the court shall, unless contrary proof is provided by that person, presume the truth of the document's contents and the genuineness of signatures and handwriting, including execution or attestation, and shall admit the document in evidence even if not duly stamped, provided it is otherwise admissible.
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