Indian Penal Code,1860
Act No : 45
Section :
"Document".
29. "Document".--The word "document" denotes any matter expressedor 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 maybe used, as evidence of that matter. Explanation 1.--It is immaterial by what means or upon whatsubstance the letters, figures or marks are formed, or whether theevidence is intended for, or may be used in, a Court of Justice, ornot. Illustrations A writing expressing the terms of a contract, which may be usedas 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 usedas evidence, is a document. A writing containing directions or instructions is a document. Explanation 2.--Whatever is expressed by means of letters,figures or marks as explained by mercantile or other usage, shall bedeemed to be expressed by such letters, figures or marks within themeaning of this section, although the same may not be actuallyexpressed. Illustration A writes his name on the back of a bill of exchange payable tohis order. The meaning of the endorsement as explained by mercantileusage, is that the bill is to be paid to the holder. The endorsementis a document, and must be construed in the same manner as if thewords "pay to the holder" or words to that effect had been writtenover the signature.
