A witness summoned to produce a document shall, if it is in his possession or power, bring it to Court, notwithstanding any objection which there may be to its production or to its admissibility. The validity of any such objection shall be decided on by the Court.
The Court, if it sees fit, may inspect the document, unless it refers to matters of State, or take other evidence to enable it to determine on its admissibility.
Translation of documents. - If for such a purpose it is necessary to cause any document to be translated, the Court may, if it thinks fit, direct the translator to keep the contents secret, unless the document is to be given in evidence and, if the interpreter disobeys such direction, he shall be held to have committed an offence under section 166 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
Section 161 Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory
Section 162 Production of documents
Section 163 Giving, as evidence, of document called for and produced on notice
Section 164 Using, as evidence, of document production of which was refused on notice
Section 165 Judges power to put questions or order production
Section 166 Power of jury or assessors to put questions
Section 167 No new trial for improper admission or rejection of evidence