Primary | Secondary |
Primary Evidence is original document which is presented to the court for its inspection. | Secondary Evidence is the document which is not original document but those documents which are mentioned in Sec-63. |
Primary Evidence itself is admissible. It is the main source of Evidence. | Secondary Evidence is admissible in the absence of the Primary Evidence. It is an alternative source of Evidence. |
Sec-62 of the Evidence Act defines Primary Evidence | Sec-63 of the Indian Evidence Act defines Secondary Evidence |
Primary Evidence is the best Evidence | Secondary Evidence is not best evidence but is evidence of secondary nature and is admitted in exceptional circumstances mentioned in Sec-65. |
Giving Primary Evidence is general rule. | Giving Secondary Evidence is exception to the general rule. |
No notice required before giving Primary Evidence. | Notice is required to be given before giving Secondary Evidence. |
The value of Primary Evidence is highest. | The value of Secondary Evidence is not that of Primary Evidence |