Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Section 66

BSA 66: earlier IEA 67A

Section 66 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaces Section 67A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. BSA 66 deals with proof as to electronic signature. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

BSA 66 was IEA 67A.

Proof as to electronic signature.

Carried over
83% of the old wording kept
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. V
s. 67A
Proof as to [electronic signature]
Except in the case of a secure 98 [electronic signature], if the '[electronic signature] of any subscriber is alleged to OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE have been affixed to an electronic record the fact that such 10 electronic signature] is the '''(electronic signature) of the subscriber must be proved.]
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. V
s. 66
Proof as to electronic signature.
Except in the case of a secure electronic signature, if the electronic signature of any subscriber is alleged to have been affixed to an electronic record, the fact that such electronic signature is the electronic signature of the subscriber must be proved.
Text from India Code

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