Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
BSA Section 59
Proof of documents by primary evidence
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BSA Section 59 deals with proof of documents by primary evidence and replaces Evidence Act 64.
Bare act text — BSA 59
59. Proof of documents by primary evidence.
Documents shall be proved by primary evidence except in the cases hereinafter mentioned
Frequently asked
What was BSA Section 59 in the Evidence Act?
BSA Section 59 (Proof of documents by primary evidence) replaces Section 64 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Evidence Act 64 is now BSA 59.
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Nearby BSA sections
- BSA 54 — Proof of facts by oral evidence
- BSA 55 — Oral evidence to be direct
- BSA 56 — Proof of contents of documents
- BSA 57 — Primary evidence
- BSA 58 — Secondary evidence
- BSA 60 — Cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents maybe given
- BSA 61 — Electronic or digital record
- BSA 62 — Special provisions as to evidence relating to electronic record
- BSA 63 — Admissibility of electronic records
- BSA 64 — Rules as to notice to produce