Section 131 Indian Evidence Act 1872
Section 131 Indian Evidence Act 1872
Section 131 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 is about ‘Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce’. It is under Chapter IX of the Act. Chapter IX is titled ‘OF WITNESSES‘.
Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce
No one shall be compelled to produce documents in his possession or electronic records under his control, which any other person would be entitled to refuse to produce if they were in his possession or control, unless such last-mentioned person consents to their production.
See also:
Section 130 Indian Evidence Act 1872 (Production of title-deeds of witness not a party)