The correct answer is (a).
Section 21 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 deals with the admissibility of documentary evidence. It states that any document, which is relevant to the matter in issue, and is duly proved, shall be admissible in evidence.
A document is relevant if it has any tendency to prove or disprove any fact in issue or any fact relevant to any fact in issue.
A document is duly proved if it is proved to be what it purports to be, and if the court is satisfied that it is genuine.
The following are some examples of documents that may be admissible in evidence under Section 21 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955:
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce decree
- Will
- Deed
- Agreement
- Letter
- Diary
- Account book
- Newspaper article
- Photograph
- Video recording
It is important to note that the admissibility of documentary evidence is not automatic. The court has the discretion to admit or reject any document, even if it is relevant and duly proved. The court will consider all the relevant factors, including the probative value of the document, the prejudice that it may cause to the other party, and the public interest.