LEGAL AND REGULATORY ASPECTS OF BANKING (LRAB) 

Unit - 33: The Bankers' Books Evidence Act , 1891

​Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Banking - 

Unit - 33 : The Bankers' Books Evidence Act , 1891
This Act extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir .

The Definition clause here gives the meaning of different words in the context of the act . 

The certified copy needs  a certificate giving some declarations. When the books of  bank are taken in printout form they need a furthur certificate as detailed in section. 

When data is stored in computer form a certificate from person in charge of the computer system is required. 

Certified Copy is a Prima facie evidence and admissible in evidence as if original is produced. On production of certified copy no furthur evidence is required . 

In any proceeding where bank is not a party and certified copies are produced bank's officer cannot be called as witness as copy is admissible evidence. 

Court can order inspection of books of accounts . The orders for Inspection of books must give three clear days for the bank to arrange for inspection .

Court has discarded to award costs for any appliaction under the act . 

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