BSA §66
Except in the case of a secure electronic signature, if the electronic.
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1[67A. Proof as to 2[electronic signature].––Except in the case of a secure 2[electronic signature], if the 2[electronic signature] of any subscriber is alleged to have been affixed to an electronic record the fact that such 2[electronic signature] is the 2[electronic signature] of the subscriber must be proved.]
66. Except in the case of a secure electronic signature, if the electronic signature of any subscriber is alleged to have been affixed to an electronic record, the fact that such electronic signature is the electronic signature of the subscriber must be proved.
What changedAI-inferred
Proof as to electronic signature.
Old position
IEA 67A is concerned with Proof as to electronic signature. 1[67A
New position
BSA 66 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Except in the case of a secure electronic signature, if the electronic.. Except in the case of a secure electronic signature, if the electronic signature of any subscriber is alleged to have been affixed to an electronic record, the fact that such electronic signature is the electronic signature of the
BSA 66 (Except in the case of a secure electronic signature, if the electronic.) preserves the framework of IEA 67A. BSA 66 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BSA 66 text: Except in the...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BSA 66 (Except in the case of a secure electronic signature, if the electronic.) preserves the framework of IEA 67A. BSA 66 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BSA 66 text: Except in the case of a secure electronic signature, if the electronic signature of any subscriber is alleged to have been affixed to an electronic record, the fact that such electronic signature is the electronic signature of the subscriber must be proved.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IEA 67A continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BSA 66 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BSA 66 (Except in the case of a secure electronic signature, if the electronic.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Government source
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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · §66
View government sourcemha.gov.in(opens the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 PDF on mha.gov.in in a new tab)Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India · PDF
Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · §67A
View government sourcelddashboard.legislative.gov.in(opens the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 Web page on lddashboard.legislative.gov.in in a new tab)Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India · Web page
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Sources
- India Code — Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
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