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Evidence Act Section 71 in BSA: Section 70

Proof when attesting witness denies the execution

Section 71 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Proof when attesting witness denies the execution) corresponds to Section 70 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.

Text of BSA Section 70

70. Ifthe attesting witness denies or does not recollect the execution of the document, its execution may be proved by other evidence.

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