Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 69BSA 68
Proof where no attesting witness found
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What changed
- Words "or if the document purports to have been executed in the United Kingdom" are excluded.
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Under Section 68 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 69 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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 s ignature of the person executing the document is in the handwriting of that person.
Frequently asked
What is IEA 69 equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 69 (Proof where no attesting witness found) corresponds to Section 68 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 69 and BSA 68?
Words "or if the document purports to have been executed in the United Kingdom" are excluded.
How do I cite BSA 68 in a pleading?
Under Section 68 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 69 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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- IEA 65B → BSA 63 — Admissibility of electronic records
- IEA 66 → BSA 64 — Rules as to notice to produce
- IEA 67 → BSA 65 — Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced
- IEA 67A → BSA 66 — Proof as to electronic signature
- IEA 68 → BSA 67 — Proof of execution of document required by law to be attested
- IEA 70 → BSA 69 — Admission of execution by party to attested document
- IEA 71 → BSA 70 — Proof when attesting witness denies execution
- IEA 72 → BSA 71 — Proof of document not required by law to be attested
- IEA 73 → BSA 72 — Comparison of signature, writing or seal with others admitted or proved
- IEA 73A → BSA 73 — Proof as to verification of digital signature