Indian Evidence Act
IEA 69 is now BSA 68.
Proof where no attesting witness found
Carried over
76% of the old wording kept
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. V
s. 69
Proof where no attesting witness found
If no such attesting witness can be found, or if the document purports to have been executed in the United Kingdom, it must be proved that the attestation of one attesting witness at least is in his handwriting, and that the signature of the person executing the document is in the handwriting of that person.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. V
s. 68
Proof where no attesting witness found.
If no such attesting witness can be found, it must be proved that the attestation of one attesting witness at least is in his handwriting, and that the signature of the person executing the document is in the handwriting of that person
Text from India Code