72. (1) In order to ascertain whether a signature, writing or seal is that of the person by whom it purports to have been written or made, any signature, writing, or seal admitted or proved to the satisfaction of the Court to have been written or made by that person may be compared with the one which is to be proved, although that signature, writing or seal has not been produced or proved for any other purpose. (2) The Court may direct any person present in Court to write any words or figures for the purpose of enabling the Court to compare the words or figures so written with any words or figures alleged to have been written by such person. (3) This section applies also, with any necessary modifications, to finger impressions
Evidence Act Section 73 in BSA: Section 72
Comparison of signature, writing or seal with others admitted or proved
Section 73 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Comparison of signature, writing or seal with others admitted or proved) corresponds to Section 72 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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