CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 294 CrPC

No formal proof of certain documents

Procedure & effect

Where any document is filed before any Court by the prosecution or the accused, the particulars of every such document shall be included in a list and the prosecution or the accused, as the case may be, or the pleader for the prosecution or the accused, if any, shall be called upon to admit or deny the genuineness of each such document.
The list of documents shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the State Government.
Where the genuineness of any document is not disputed, such document may be read in evidence in any inquiry trial or other proceeding under this Code without proof of the signature of the person to whom it purports to be signed;
Provided that the Court may, in its discretion, require such signature to be proved.

FAQ — Section 294 CrPC

Section 294 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “No formal proof of certain documents”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Where any document is filed before any Court by the prosecution or the accused, the particulars of every such document shall be included in a list and the prosecution or the accused, as the case may be, or the pleader for the prosecution or the accused, if any, shall be called upon to admit or deny the genuineness of each such document. The list of documents shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the State Government. Where the genuineness of any document is not disputed, such documen

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