Evidence Act, 1975 (NRCD 323)

Section 146 - Ancient documents

Authentication or identification of a writing may be by evidence that the writing

(a) is in a condition which does not create a suspicion concerning its authenticity;

(b) was in a place where, if authentic, it might be expected to be; and

(c) is at least twenty years old at the time it is offered.

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