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Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1977

Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1977

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This Act allows legal proceedings in Jammu and Kashmir to admit certified copies of bank entries as primary evidence of account transactions. It covers all recognized banks, companies, partnerships, and financial institutions operating within the state. By streamlining the proof process, the law ensures that litigants can gather necessary financial proof for civil and arbitration cases without requiring banks to produce original ledgers or appear as witnesses, provided the copies are properly certified by bank officials.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Power to extend provisions of Act
  4. 4. Mode of proof of entries in banker's books
  5. 5. Case in which officer of bank not compellable to produce books
  6. 6. Inspection of books by order of Court or Judge
  7. 7. Costs

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