Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 85B in BSA
Evidence Act Section 85B corresponds to BSA Section 86 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 85B |
|---|---|
| New provision | 86 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 86 — Presumption as to electronic records and electronic signatures
Drafting note. No change.
(1) In any proceeding involving a secure electronic record, the Court shall presume unless contrary is proved, that the secure electronic record has not been altered since the specific point of time to which the secure status relates. (2) In any proceeding, involving secure electronic signature, the Court shall presume unless the contrary is proved that-- (a) the secure electronic signature is affixed by subscriber with the intention of signing or approving the electronic record; (b) except in the case of a secure electronic record or a secure electronic signature, nothing in this section shal…
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 85B in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 85B is BSA Section 86 — Presumption as to electronic records and electronic signatures.
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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