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Ram, an accused wants to submit carbon copy of the suicide note as secondary evidence. The original is with the opposite party and he has failed to produce the same. The suicide was not within the knowledge of the accused prior to the receipt of the carbon copy. Which of the following statements will hold true for the case?

A. The evidence cannot be admitted due to applicability of Section 30 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

B. The evidence cannot be admitted because it fails to satisfy the requirements of Section 64 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

C. The evidence cannot be admitted because it fails to satisfy the requirements of Section 65 of Indian Evidence Act, 1872

D. The evidence can be admitted as it satisfies the requirements of both Section 64 and Section 65 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Answer: Option D


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