Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 47 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 47 corresponds to BSA Section 41(1) under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 47 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 41(1) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 41(1) — Opinion as to handwriting and signature, when relevant
Drafting note. Words "and signature" are added in heading.
(1) When the Court has to form an opinion as to the person by whom any document was written or signed, the opinion of any person acquainted with the handwriting of the person by whom it is supposed to be written or signed that it was or was not written or signed by that person, is a relevant fact. Explanation. --A person is said to be acquainted with the handwriting of another person when he has seen that person write, or when he has received documents purporting to be written by that person in answer to documents written by himself or under his authority and addressed to that person, or when,…
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 47 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 47 is BSA Section 41(1) — Opinion as to handwriting and signature, when relevant.
Has the provision changed?
Words "and signature" are added in heading.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
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