What is Proof as to digital signature What is Proof of execution of document required by law to be attested Section 67A and 68 of Indian Evidence Act 1872

Proof as to digital signature and Proof of execution of document required by law to be attested are defined under section 67A and 68 of Indian Evidence Act 1872. Provisions under these sections are:

 

Section 67A of Evidence Act "Proof as to digital signature"

Except in the case of a secure digital signature, if the digital signature of any subscriber is alleged to have been affixed to an electronic record the fact that such digital signature is the digital signature of the subscriber must be proved.

 

Section 68 of Evidence Act "Proof of execution of document required by law to be attested"

If a document is required by law to be attested, it shall not be used as evidence until one attesting witness at least has been called for the purpose of proving its execution, if there be an attesting witness alive, and subject to the process of the court and capable of giving evidence :

[Provided that it shall not be necessary to call an attesting witness in proof of the execution of any document, not being a will, which has been registered in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908), unless its execution by the person by whom it purports to have been executed is specifically denied.]

 

Indian Evidence Act 1872

What is the meaning - In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant In criminal cases previous good character relevant Section 52 and 53 of Indian Evidence Act 1872

What is the meaning Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply What is Character as affecting damages Section 54 and 55 of Indian Evidence Act 1872

What is the meaning Fact Judicially noticeable need not be proved What are the Facts of which Court must take judicial notice Section 56 and 57 of Indian Evidence Act 1872

What is the meaning Facts admitted need not be proved What is Proof of facts by oral evidence Oral evidence must be direct Section 58, 59 and 60 of Indian Evidence Act 1872

What is Proof of contents of documents What is Primary evidence What is Secondary evidence Section 61, 62 and 63 of Indian Evidence Act 1872

What is Proof of documents by primary evidence What are Cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given Section 64 and 65 of Indian Evidence Act 1872

What is Special provisions as to evidence relating to electronic record What is Admissibility of electronic records Section 65A and 65B of Indian Evidence Act 1872

What is Rules as to notice to produce What is Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced Section 66 and 67 of Indian Evidence Act 1872

What is Proof as to digital signature What is Proof of execution of document required by law to be attested Section 67A and 68 of Indian Evidence Act 1872

What is Proof where no attesting witness found What is admission of execution by party to attested document Section 69 and 70 of Indian Evidence Act 1872