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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 84

Presumption as to collections of laws and reports of decisions

Quick Answer Reference: Section 84 IEA

  • Provision: Section 84 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 84 of IEA say?

The Court shall presume the genuineness of every book purporting to be printed or published under the authority of the Government of any country, and to contain any of the laws of that country, and of every book purporting to contain reports of decisions of the Courts of such country.

Indian StandardSection 84, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 84 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 84 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 84 IEA

What is Section 84 of IEA?

Section 84 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Presumption as to collections of laws and reports of decisions". The section states: The Court shall presume the genuineness of every book purporting to be printed or published under the authority of the Government of any country, and to contain any of the laws of ...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 84 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 84