Evidence Act → BSA

Evidence Act Section 85C in BSA

Evidence Act Section 85C corresponds to BSA Section 87 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 85C
New provision87
New ActBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
MappingMapped

BSA Section 87 — Presumption as to Electronic Signature Certificates

Drafting note. No change.

The Court shall presume, unless contrary is proved, that the information listed in an Electronic Signature Certificate is correct, except for information specified as subscriber information which has not been verified, if the certificate was accepted by the subscriber.

Read the full text of BSA Section 87

Questions this page answers

What is Evidence Act 85C in BSA?

Evidence Act Section 85C is BSA Section 87 — Presumption as to Electronic Signature Certificates.

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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