Section 91 Indian Evidence Act
Verified Answer
A. Prohibits admission of oral evidence to prove the content of a document where the writing is a fact in issue
B. Prohibits admission of oral evidence if writing is not a fact in issue & is merely a collateral memorandum
C. Permits admission of oral evidence to prove the content of a document where the writing is a fact in issue
D. Both (A) & (B)
Explanation:
Section 91 of the Indian Evidence Act embodies the 'best evidence rule' for documents, generally prohibiting oral evidence to prove the contents of a document when the document itself is the primary evidence, especially when the terms of a contract, grant, or other disposition of property have been reduced to writing.