Section 166 Earlier Evidence Act 163
Giving, as evidence, of document called for and produced on notice
Chapter 10: Of examination of witnesses
When a party calls for a document which he has given the other party notice to produce, and such document is produced and inspected by the party calling for its production, he is bound to give it as evidence if the party producing it requires him to do so.
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Act No. 47 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 162Refreshing memoryEvidence Act 159
- 163Testimony to facts stated in document mentioned in section 162Evidence Act 160
- 164Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memoryEvidence Act 161
- 165Production of documentsEvidence Act 162
- 167Using, as evidence, of document production of which was refused on noticeEvidence Act 164
- 168Judge’s power to put questions or order productionEvidence Act 165