Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 61

IEA 61 in BSA: Section 56

Section 61 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 56 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 61 deals with proof of contents of documents. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IEA. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Indian Evidence Act

IEA 61 is now BSA 56.

Proof of contents of documents

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. V
s. 61
Proof of contents of documents
The contents of documents may be proved either by primary or by secondary evidence.
Text read from the official print by OCR. Check it against the print before quoting.
New · BSA 2023 · Ch. V
s. 56
Proof of contents of documents.
The contents of documents may be proved either by primary or by secondary evidence.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsBSA 56 · Proof of contents of documents.
IEA 60 · Oral evidence must be directIEA 62 · Primary evidence

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