VidhiSangh

Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 131: Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce

Repealed. Repealed from 1 July 2024. Use it for proceedings preserved by BSA section 170, including specified matters that were pending immediately before commencement.

Part III — Production and Effect of Evidence

131. No one shall be compelled to produce documents in his possession or electronic records under his control, which any other person would be entitled to refuse to produce if they were in his possession or control, unless such last-mentioned person consents to their production.]

Source: official text of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.