Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 71BSA 70
Proof when attesting witness denies execution
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Under Section 70 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 71 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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. 30
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What is IEA 71 equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 71 (Proof when attesting witness denies execution) corresponds to Section 70 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 71 and BSA 70?
No change.
How do I cite BSA 70 in a pleading?
Under Section 70 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 71 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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- 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 69 → BSA 68 — Proof where no attesting witness found
- IEA 70 → BSA 69 — Admission of execution by party to attested document
- 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
- IEA 74 → BSA 74(1) — Public and private documents
- IEA 75 → BSA 74(2) — Public and private documents