Section 98: Cases in which proof of execution or of handwriting unnecessary.

1 A person seeking to prove the due execution of a document is not bound to call the party who executed the document or to prove the handwriting of such party or of an attesting witness in any case where the person against whom the document is sought to be proved-
a produces such document and claims an interest under it in reference to the subject matter of the suit; or
b is a public officer bound by law to procure is due execution, and he has dealt with it as a document duly executed.

2 Nothing contained in this section shall prejudice the right of a person to put in evidence any document in the manner mentioned in sections 89 and 90, or under section 155 of this Act.