Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Documentary Evidence — Mere Unavailability of Document Does Not Prove Non-Existence or Forgery

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Failure to locate a document does not prove it never existed or is forged. The diligence of search is subjective and depends on the searcher's competence. The principle applies to evidence law. The rule requires more than mere non-production to establish forgery or non-existence. Expert…

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