Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 85 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 85 corresponds to BSA Section 84 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 85 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 84 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 84 — Presumption as to powers-of- attorney
Drafting note. No change.
The Court shall presume that every document purporting to be a power-of-attorney, and to have been executed before, and authenticated by, a Notary Public, or any Court, Judge, Magistrate, Indian Consul or Vice-Consul, or representative of the Central Government, was so executed and authenticated.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 85 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 85 is BSA Section 84 — Presumption as to powers-of- attorney.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
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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