Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 90BSA 92
Presumption as to documents thirty years old
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What changed
- A new explanation same as of section 80 is added.
- In illustration "is" is replaced by "shall be".
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Under Section 92 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 90 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
Bare act text — BSA 92
92. Presumption as to documents thirty years old.—Where any document, purporting or proved to be thirty years old, is produced from any custody which the Court in the particular case considers proper, the Court may presume that the signature and every other part of such document, which purports to be in the handwriting of any particular person, is in that person ’s handwriting, and, in the case of a document executed or attested, that it was duly executed and attested by the persons by whom it purports to be executed and attested. Explanation.—The Explanation to section 80 shall also apply to this section. Illustrations. (a) A has been in possession of landed property for a long time. He produces from his custody deeds relating to the land showing his titles to it. The custody shall be proper. (b) A produces deeds relating to landed property of which he is the mortgagee. The mortgagor is in possession. The custody shall be proper. (c) A, a connection of B, produces deeds relating to lands in B's possession, which were deposited with him by B for safe custody. The custody shall be proper.
Frequently asked
What is IEA 90 equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 90 (Presumption as to documents thirty years old) corresponds to Section 92 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 90 and BSA 92?
A new explanation same as of section 80 is added. In illustration "is" is replaced by "shall be".
How do I cite BSA 92 in a pleading?
Under Section 92 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 90 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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