What was BSA 70 in the IEA?

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Section 70

BSA 70: earlier IEA 71

Section 70 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaces Section 71 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. BSA 70 deals with proof when attesting witness denies execution. 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 70 was IEA 71.

Proof when attesting witness denies execution.

Carried over

Old wording kept in full

Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. V

s. 71

Proof when attesting witness denies the execution

If the attesting witness denies or does not recollect the execution of the document, its execution may be proved by other evidence.

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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. V

s. 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.

Text from India Code

BSA 69 · Admission of execution by party to attested document.BSA 71 · Proof of document not required by law to be attested.

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