Indian Evidence Act, 1872Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

IEA 85ABSA 85

Presumption as to electronic agreements

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What changed

  • The words "or digitals" are added.

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Under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 85A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...

Bare act text — BSA 85

85. Presumption as to electronic agreements .—The Court shall presume that every electronic record purporting to be an agreement containing the electronic or digital signature of the parties was so concluded by affixing the electronic or digital signature of the parties.

Frequently asked

What is IEA 85A equivalent in BSA?

IEA Section 85A (Presumption as to electronic agreements) corresponds to Section 85 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).

What changed between IEA 85A and BSA 85?

The words "or digitals" are added.

How do I cite BSA 85 in a pleading?

Under Section 85 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 85A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...

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