Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 64

IEA 64 in BSA: Section 59

Section 64 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 59 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 64 deals with proof of documents by primary evidence. 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 64 is now BSA 59.

Proof of documents by primary evidence

Carried over
92% of the old wording kept
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. V
s. 64
Proof of documents by primary evidence
Documents must be proved by primary evidence except in the cases hereinafter mentioned.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. V
s. 59
Proof of documents by primary evidence.
Documents shall be proved by primary evidence except in the cases hereinafter mentioned
Text from India Code
Related sectionsBSA 59 · Proof of documents by primary eviden…
IEA 63 · Secondary evidenceIEA 65 · Cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given.Secondary evidence may be given of the existence, condition or contents of a document in the following cases

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