sanjeev rajpurohit 17 December 2024
P. Venu (Advocate) 17 December 2024
The query is short of material facts. Are you the accused in the case? If so, what is the present status of the investigation/trial?
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 17 December 2024
Yes, a photocopy of a document can be admitted as evidence in a criminal case under certain circumstances:
Secondary evidence: A photocopy can be used as secondary evidence if the original document is lost, destroyed, or in the possession of the other party.
Cross-examination: A photocopy can be used for cross-examination if the original document is not available. However, it's recommended to produce the original document whenever possible.
Certified copies: Certified copies of public documents can be used as secondary evidence