Evidence Act → BSA

Evidence Act Section 89 in BSA

Evidence Act Section 89 corresponds to BSA Section 91 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 89
New provision91
New ActBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
MappingMapped

BSA Section 91 — Presumption as to due execution, etc., of documents not produced

Drafting note. No change.

The Court shall presume that every document, called for and not produced after notice to produce, was attested, stamped and executed in the manner required by law.

Read the full text of BSA Section 91

Questions this page answers

What is Evidence Act 89 in BSA?

Evidence Act Section 89 is BSA Section 91 — Presumption as to due execution, etc., of documents not produced.

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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