Indian Evidence Act, 1872Bharatiya 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)...

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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?

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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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