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