Under Section 82 Indian Evidence Act the Court must presume ........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Documentary Evidence

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Under Section 82, Indian Evidence Act the Court must presume:

That the seal or stamp or signature is genuine

That the person signing the document held, at the time when he signed, the judicial or official character he claims

Both (A) and (B)

None of them

Explanation:

- Option 1: The court assumes that the seal, stamp, or signature on the document is authentic. This means there's no need for further proof unless challenged.

- Option 2: The court presumes that the individual who signed the document had the official or judicial rank claimed at the time of signing.

- Option 3: Both of the above assumptions are made by the court. It presumes both the authenticity of the seal or signature and the signer's official status.

- Option 4: Implies that the court does not make any presumptions regarding the document.

The correct answer is Option 3: Both (A) and (B).