Evidentiary value of a report published in the news paper

[Vikram Saini]

Dear sir ,

I want to know the evidentiary value of a report published in the news paper and how can we prove such report in the court of law.

regards

[Dr. Ashok Dhamija]

The question is too vague and general in nature. It is not clarified for what purpose the newspaper report is to be adduced in evidence. Its admissibility will depend on various aspects. For example, if it relates to some oral evidence, a newspaper report may perhaps be hit by Section 60 of the Evidence Act, being hearsay evidence.

If you want to prove it as a document, you may produce the original copy of the newspaper.

In some situations, it may be necessary to examine the press reporter concerned as a witness.

     

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Dr. Ashok Dhamija is a New Delhi based Supreme Court Advocate and author of law books. Read more about him by clicking here. List of his Forum Replies. List of his other articles. List of his Quora Answers. List of his YouTube Videos.

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