Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 69 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 69 corresponds to BSA Section 68 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 69 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 68 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 68 — Proof where no attesting witness found
Drafting note. Words "or if the document purports to have been executed in the United Kingdom" are excluded.
If no such attesting witness can be found, it must be proved that the attestation of one attesting witness at least is in his handwriting, and that the signature of the person executing the document is in the handwriting of that person
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 69 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 69 is BSA Section 68 — Proof where no attesting witness found.
Has the provision changed?
Words "or if the document purports to have been executed in the United Kingdom" are excluded.
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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