Evidence Act Section 81A in BSA
Evidence Act Section 81A corresponds to BSA Section 81 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 81A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 81 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 81 — Presumption as to Gazettes in electronic or digital record
Drafting note. A new explanation is added regarding proper custody of electronic document. Its phraseology is similar to the new explanation added in the preceding section.
The Court shall presume the genuineness of every electronic or digital record purporting to be the Official Gazette, or purporting to be electronic or digital record directed by any law to be kept by any person, if such electronic or digital record is kept substantially in the form required by law and is produced from proper custody. Explanation .--For the purposes of this section and section 93 electronic records are said to be in proper custody if they are in the place in which, and looked after by the person with whom such document is required to be kept; but no custody is improper if it is…
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What is Evidence Act 81A in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 81A is BSA Section 81 — Presumption as to Gazettes in electronic or digital record.
Has the provision changed?
A new explanation is added regarding proper custody of electronic document. Its phraseology is similar to the new explanation added in the preceding section.
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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