Evidence Act 89 vs BSA 91: Presumption as to due execution, etc., of documents not produced
Section 89 of the Indian Evidence Act is now section 91 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, in force from 1 July 2024. The wording is the same.
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Evidence Act section 89Presumption as to due execution, etc., of documents not produced
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.
BSA section 91Presumption as to due execution, etc., of documents not produced
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.
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