Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 72

IEA 72 in BSA: Section 71

Section 72 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 71 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 72 deals with proof of document not required by law to be attested. 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 72 is now BSA 71.

Proof of document not required by law to be attested

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. V
s. 72
Proof of document not required by law to be attested
An attested document not required by law to be attested may be proved as if it was unattested.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. V
s. 71
Proof of document not required by law to be attested.
An attested document not required by law to be attested may be proved as if it was unattested.
Text from India Code

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