86. (1) In any proceeding involving a secure electronic record, the Court shall presume unless contrary is proved, that the secure electronic record has not been altered since the specific point of time to which the secure status relates.
(2) In any proceeding, involving secure electronic signature, the Court shall presume unless the contrary is proved that-
(a) the secure electronic signature is affixed by subscriber with the intention of signing or approving the electronic record;
(b) except in the case of a secure electronic record or a secure electronic signature, nothing in this section shall create any presumption, relating to authenticity and integrity of the electronic record or any electronic signature.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Section 81 Presumption as to Gazettes in electronic or digital record
Section 82 Presumption as to maps or plans made by authority of Government
Section 83 Presumption as to collections of laws and reports of decisions
Section 84 Presumption as to powers of attorney
Section 85 Presumption as to electronic agreements
Section 86 Presumption as to electronic records and electronic signatures
Section 87 Presumption as to Electronic Signature Certificates
Section 88 Presumption as to certified copies of foreign judicial records