Evidence Act 85 vs BSA 84: Presumption as to powers-of-attorney
Section 85 of the Indian Evidence Act is now section 84 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, in force from 1 July 2024. 98% of the old wording is kept; 1 word removed and nothing added.
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Evidence Act section 85Presumption as to powers-of-attorney
The Court shall presume that every document purporting to be a power-of-attorney, and to have been executed before, and authenticated by, a Notary Public, or any Court, Judge, Magistrate, Indian Consul or Vice-Consul, or representative *** of the Central Government, was so executed and authenticated.
BSA section 84Presumption as to powers-of-attorney
The Court shall presume that every document purporting to be a power-of-attorney, and to have been executed before, and authenticated by, a Notary Public, or any Court, Judge, Magistrate, Indian Consul or Vice-Consul, or representative of the Central Government, was so executed and authenticated.
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