Evidence Act 69 vs BSA 68: Proof where no attesting witness found
Section 69 of the Indian Evidence Act is now section 68 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, in force from 1 July 2024. 73% of the old wording is kept; 15 words removed and 1 word added.
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Evidence Act section 69Proof where no attesting witness found
If no such attesting witness can be found, or if the document purports to have been executed in the United Kingdom, it must be proved that the attestation of one attesting witness at least is in his handwriting, and that the signature of the person executing the document is in the hand writing of that person.
BSA section 68Proof where no attesting witness found
If no such attesting witness can be found, it must be proved that the attestation of one attesting witness at least is in his handwriting, and that the signature of the person executing the document is in the handwriting of that person.
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