Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 77

IEA 77 in BSA: Section 76

Section 77 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 76 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 77 deals with proof of documents by production of certified copies. 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 77 is now BSA 76.

Proof of documents by production of certified copies

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. V
s. 77
Proof of documents by production of certified copies
Such certified copies may be produced in proof of the contents of the public documents or parts of the public documents of which they purport to be copies.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. V
s. 76
Proof of documents by production of certified copies.
Such certified copies may be produced in proof of the contents of the public documents or parts of the public documents of which they purport to be copies.
Text from India Code

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