Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
BSA Section 70
Proof when attesting witness denies execution
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BSA Section 70 deals with proof when attesting witness denies execution and replaces Evidence Act 71.
Bare act text — BSA 70
70. Proof when attesting witness denies execution.
If the attesting witness denies or does not recollect the execution of the document, its execution may be proved by other evidence.
Frequently asked
What was BSA Section 70 in the Evidence Act?
BSA Section 70 (Proof when attesting witness denies execution) replaces Section 71 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Evidence Act 71 is now BSA 70.
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Nearby BSA sections
- 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 68 — Proof where no attesting witness found
- BSA 69 — Admission of execution by party to attested document
- 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
- BSA 74 — Public and private documents
- BSA 75 — Certified copies of public documents