Section 136: Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce

Corresponding Evidence Act provision

As given in the correspondence table of the National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs). Read both texts before relying on it. NCRB table

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1. 1. Under Section 136 of the BSA, 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 that other person's possession or control, unless:

   A.the party calling for them gives security for any loss caused by their productionB.such last-mentioned person consents to their productionC.the person in possession has himself agreed in writing to produce themD.the Court, after inspecting them, finds that they are relevant to a fact in issue
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