Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 85A in BSA
Evidence Act Section 85A corresponds to BSA Section 85 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 85A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 85 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 85 — Presumption as to electronic agreements
Drafting note. The words "or digitals" are added.
The Court shall presume that every electronic record purporting to be an agreement containing the electronic or digital signature of the parties was so concluded by affixing the electronic or digital signature of the parties.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 85A in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 85A is BSA Section 85 — Presumption as to electronic agreements.
Has the provision changed?
The words "or digitals" are added.
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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