Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 85BBSA 86
Presumption as to electronic records and electronic signatures
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Under Section 86 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 85B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
Bare act text — BSA 86
86. Presumption as to electronic records and electronic signatures .—(1) In any proceeding involving a secure electronic record, the Court shall presume unless contrary is proved, that the secure electronic record has not been altered since the specific point of time to which the secure status relates. (2) In any proceeding, involving secure electronic signature, the Court shall presume unless the contrary is proved that— (a) the secure electronic signature is affixed by subscriber with the intention of signing or approving the electronic record; (b) except in the case of a secure electronic record or a secure electronic signature, nothing in this section shall create any presumption, relating to authenticity and integrity of the electronic record or any electronic signature.
Frequently asked
What is IEA 85B equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 85B (Presumption as to electronic records and electronic signatures) corresponds to Section 86 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 85B and BSA 86?
No change.
How do I cite BSA 86 in a pleading?
Under Section 86 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 85B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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