Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 47A in BSA
Evidence Act Section 47A corresponds to BSA Section 41(2) under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 47A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 41(2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 41(2) — Opinion as to electronic signature, when relevant
Drafting note. Heading is dropped as section is added as a subsection.
(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 47A in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 47A is BSA Section 41(2) — Opinion as to electronic signature, when relevant.
Has the provision changed?
Heading is dropped as section is added as a subsection.
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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