Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
BSA Section 68
Proof where no attesting witness found
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BSA Section 68 deals with proof where no attesting witness found and replaces Evidence Act 69.
Bare act text — BSA 68
68. Proof where no attesting witness found.
If no such attesting witness can be found, it must be proved that the attestation of one attesting witness at least is in his handwriting, and that the signature of the person executing the document is in the handwriting of that person
What changed from the Evidence Act
- Evidence Act 69 → BSA 68: Words "or if the document purports to have been executed in the United Kingdom" are excluded.
Frequently asked
What was BSA Section 68 in the Evidence Act?
BSA Section 68 (Proof where no attesting witness found) replaces Section 69 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Evidence Act 69 is now BSA 68.
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Nearby BSA sections
- BSA 63 — Admissibility of electronic records
- BSA 64 — Rules as to notice to produce
- BSA 65 — Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced
- BSA 66 — Proof as to electronic signature
- BSA 67 — Proof of execution of document required by law to be attested
- BSA 69 — Admission of execution by party to attested document
- BSA 70 — Proof when attesting witness denies execution
- BSA 71 — Proof of document not required by law to be attested
- BSA 72 — Comparison of signature, writing or seal with others admitted or proved
- BSA 73 — Proof as to verification of digital signature