Presumption

(2011) 6 MADRAS LAW JOURNAL – Page 29

Sections 107 & 90 – Ancient documents – Presumption as to thirty years old documents – Ancient documents prove themselves – Presumption of genuineness as regards ‘Will’ – Executor not alive at time of admission of documents before trial court – Death of executor proved – Production of documents from proper custody presumed as per section 90 – Documents presumed to be genuine if it is free from suspicion and is produced from proper custody.  Held genuine.