Section 35: Relevancy of entry in public [record of an electronic record] [Substituted by Act 21 of 2000, Section 92 and Sch.II, for "record" (w.e.f. 17.10.2000).], made in performance of duty

Q: What does Section 35 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) deal with?

Section 35 IEA pertains to "Relevancy of entry in public [record of an electronic record] [Substituted by Act 21 of 2000, Section 92 and Sch.II, for "record" (w.e.f. 17.10.2000).], made in performance of duty". It is part of the The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 35 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) governs relevancy of entry in public [record of an electronic record] [Substituted by Act 21 of 2000, Section 92 and Sch.II, for "record" (w.e.f. 17.10.2000).], made in performance of duty. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 35 IEA still in force?

Yes, Section 35 of the The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 35 IEA?

धारा 35 IEA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 35 of the The Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Section 35 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) governs relevancy of entry in public [record of an electronic record] [Substituted by Act 21 of 2000, Section 92 and Sch.II, for "record" (w.e.f. 17.10.2000).], made in performance of duty. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 35 IEA?

Dhara 35 IEA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 35 of the The Indian Evidence Act, 1872. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 35 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) governs relevancy of entry in public [record of an electronic record] [Substituted by Act 21 of 2000, Section 92 and Sch.II, for "record" (w.e.f. 17.10.2000).], made in performance of duty. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 35 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872?

Cite as: "Section 35, The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 35 (India).

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An entry in any public or other official book, register or [record or an electronic record] [Substituted by Act 21 of 2000, Section 92 and Sch.II, for "record " (w.e.f. 17.10.2000).], stating a fact in issue or relevant fact, and made by a public servant in the discharge of his official duty, or by any other person in performance of a duty specially enjoined by the law of the country in which such book, register or [record or an electronic record] [Substituted by Act 21 of 2000, Section 92 and Sch.II, for "record " (w.e.f. 17.10.2000)]is kept, is itself a relevant fact.