16 March 2021

Signed carbon copy prepared in the same process as the original document assumes the character of the original document

This appeal is directed against the judgment dated 15.01.2009 passed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissing the appeal holding that there is no substantial question of law involved. The High Court held that a carbon copy of a document which carbon copy is signed by both the parties cannot be termed as an original document under Section 62 of the Evidence Act. This finding of the High Court is absolutely incorrect and against the provision of Section 62 of the Evidence Act. This carbon copy was prepared in the
Signed carbon copy prepared in the same process as the original document assumes the character of the original document
same process as the original document and once it is signed by both the parties, it assumes the character of the original document.
[Para No.1]

Supreme Court of India

Mohinder Singh
Vs.
Jaswant Kaur

(2019) AIR(SC) 5760


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