Adv Ch Shahid Bhalli

Types of Documentary Evidence as Per Law

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.

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