Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 71

IEA 71 in BSA: Section 70

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

Proof when attesting witness denies the 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
Related sectionsBSA 70 · Proof when attesting witness denies …
IEA 70 · Admission of execution by party to attested documentIEA 72 · Proof of document not required by law to be attested

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