Recently, a friend recounted an issue he faced when attempting to evict his tenant in 2017. During the court proceedings, the tenant claimed to have made a partial payment towards the purchase of the property (a shop). To support his claim, the tenant produced a document referred to as a "BANKHAT," which was on plain paper, neither notarized nor registered, and allegedly bore a forged signature. Despite the questionable nature of this document, the advocate representing my friend did not object to its submission. Consequently, the court admitted the case based on this forged document. Given these circumstances, I seek your opinion on the following points: Validity of the Document: Is a document like the BANKHAT, which is on plain paper, unnotarized, and unregistered, typically considered valid evidence in court? Role of the Advocate: Was it a lapse on the part of the advocate to not object to the introduction of such a document? What could have been the potential consequences of raising an objection? Implications for the Case: How might the admission of this forged document impact the outcome of the eviction case? Legal Recourse: What steps can be taken now to challenge the validity of the forged document and rectify the situation? Your expert opinion on these points would be highly appreciated.
