73. In order to ascertain whether a digital signature is that of the person by whom it purports to have been affixed, the Court may direct—(a) that person or the Controller or the Certifying Authority to produce the Digital Signature Certificate; (b) any other person to apply the public key listed in the Digital Signature Certificate and verify the digital signature purported to have been affixed by that person.
Evidence Act Section 73A in BSA: Section 73
Proof as to verification of digital signature
Section 73A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Proof as to verification of digital signature) corresponds to Section 73 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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