Interpretation of primary evidence explanation 4 is not proper in my humble opinion. As it specifically mentioned 'electronic & digital record' those nomenclature has not been defined in the BSA. Rather section 2(t) of IT act defines electronic record. So for the purpose of definition of primary evidence explanation 4, multiple file must be understood in the light of electronic evidence not in the sence of ordinary primary evidence such as sale deed
@@dhawalshankarsrivastav3359Ld. speaker has emphasized on creating copies 'simultaneously or sequencetially through mechanical process'. However in my opinion, as I mentioned above, explanation 4 must be read as a whole & it specifically provides that electronic or digital record. So simultaneous/sequential creation/storage of the e-evidence/record is primary evidence only when it is created/stored for the first time, subsequent creation/storage through coping/transfer etc will be considered as secondary e-evidence for which certificate needs to be given
Exhibiting the document doesn't mean proof of a document,so even if we come to know later that document is not primary or not proper at later stage doesn't make any difference. We have already judgement regarding tentative exhibit case
