The word \u201cdocument<\/strong>\u201d denotes any matter expressed or described upon any substance by means of letters, figures, or marks, or by more than one of those means, intended to be used, or which may be used, as evidence of that matter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Explanation 1-<\/span>
<\/strong>It is immaterial by what means or upon what substance the letters, figures or marks are formed, or whether the evidence is intended for, or may be used in, a Court of Justice, or not.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Illustrations-<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A writing expressing the terms of a contract, which may be used as evidence of the contract, is a document.
A cheque upon a banker is a document.
A power-of-attorney is a document.
A map or plan which is intended to be used or which may be used as evidence, is a document.
A writing containing directions or instructions is a document.
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Explanation 2-<\/span>
<\/strong>Whatever is expressed by means of letters, figures or marks as explained by mercantile or other usage, shall be deemed to be expressed by such letters, figures or marks within the meaning of this section, although the same may not be actually expressed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Illustration-<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A writes his name on the back of a bill of exchange payable to his order. The meaning of the endorsement, as explained by mercantile usage, is that the bill is to be paid to the holder. The endorsement is a document, and must be construed in the same manner as if the words \u201cpay to the holder\u201d or words to that effect had been written over the signature.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

29A. \u201cElectronic record\u201d.<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The words \u201celectronic record<\/strong>\u201d shall have the meaning assigned to them in clause (t) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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