Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 67A

IEA 67A in BSA: Section 66

Section 67A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 66 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 67A deals with proof as to [electronic signature]. 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 67A is now BSA 66.

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.
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