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1The Evidence Act, 1872

( ACT NO. I OF 1872 )

[ 15th March, 1872 ]

Part III

PRODUCTION AND EFFECT OF EVIDENCE

Chapter X

OF THE EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES

When witness may use copy of document to refresh memory
Whenever a witness may refresh his memory by reference to any document, he may, with the permission of the Court, refer to a copy of such document:
 
 
Provided the Court be satisfied that there is sufficient reason for the non-production of the original.
 
 
An expert may refresh his memory by reference to professional treatises.
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    Throughout this Act, except otherwise provided, the words "Bangladesh", "Government" and "Taka" were substituted, for the words "Pakistan", "Central Government" and "rupees" or "Rs." respectively by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973).
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