Here are some common Types of Documentary Evidence as Per Law
Public Documents
1. Government records: Birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, passports, etc.
2. Court documents: Court orders, judgments, decrees, etc.
3. Legislative documents: Laws, regulations, ordinances, etc.
Private Documents
1. Contracts: Agreements, deeds, leases, etc.
2. Letters and emails: Correspondence between parties.
3. Invoices and receipts: Financial transactions.
4. Medical records: Hospital records, medical reports, etc.
Business Documents
1. Financial statements: Balance sheets, income statements, etc.
2. Accounting records: Ledgers, journals, etc.
3. Business correspondence: Letters, emails, memos, etc.
Electronic Documents
1. Emails: Electronic correspondence.
2. Text messages: Mobile phone messages.
3. Social media posts: Online posts and comments.
4. Digital images and videos: Electronic visual evidence.
Expert Documents
1. Expert reports: Reports prepared by experts in a particular field.
2. Medical expert opinions: Opinions provided by medical experts.
3. Forensic reports: Reports prepared by forensic experts.
Other Documents
1. Photographs: Visual evidence.
2. Audio recordings: Audio evidence.
3. Video recordings: Video evidence.
4. Maps and plans: Visual representations of locations and structures.