Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 85C

IEA 85C in BSA: Section 87

Section 85C of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 87 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 85C deals with presumption as to [Electronic Signature Certificates]. 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 85C is now BSA 87.

Presumption as to [Electronic Signature Certificates]

Carried over
95% of the old wording kept
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. V
s. 85C
Presumption as to [Electronic Signature Certificates]
The Court shall presume, unless contrary is proved, that the information listed in a 138[Electronic Signature Certificate] is correct, except for information specified as subscriber information which has not been verified, if the certificate was accepted by the subscriber.]
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. V
s. 87
Presumption as to Electronic Signature Certificates.
The Court shall presume, unless contrary is proved, that the information listed in an Electronic Signature Certificate is correct, except for information specified as subscriber information which has not been verified, if the certificate was accepted by the subscriber.
Text from India Code
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