Delhi Judicial Services Pre Exam 2007

Which of the following document are public document

Verified Answer
A. Document forming the acts or records of the act of public officer
B. Document forming the acts or records of the acts of judicial officer
C. Document forming the acts or records of the acts of tribunals
D. All of the above

Explanation:

Section 74 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, defines public documents to include documents forming the acts or records of the acts of official bodies and tribunals, and of public officers (legislative, judicial, and executive). Therefore, documents related to public officers, judicial officers, and tribunals all fall under the definition of public documents.