Proof as to verification of digital signature
Section 73 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with proof as to verification of digital signature. 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; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2024.
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.
Section 73, The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Act 47 of 2023).
Replaces a provision of the Indian Evidence Act
IEA 73A Proof as to verification of digital signature Text carried over almost unchanged 95%
Measured by comparing the text of the two provisions, not taken from an official correspondence table — there is no machine-readable one. See both texts side by side before relying on it.
Both regimes are live. The repealed enactment still governs what happened while it was in force. We never redirect one to the other.
Judgments citing this section
These may be obiter dicta or a precedent, for you to study. These are the judgments where this section is quoted.
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… there is no legal bar preventing the Court from comparing signatures or handwriting or to compare the disputed writing with the admitted writing and then for applying its own observation to prove the said handwriting to be the same or different, as the case may be. Section 72 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (Section 73 of the Evidence Act) also empower the Court to do so. Learned Counsel for the petitioner submits that liberty may be left open to make a request in this regard before the trial Court. Granting such liberty, the original petition is dismissed. > Sd/- VIJU ABRAHAM JUDGE …
Questions about Section 73
What does Section 73 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam deal with?
Section 73 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam is headed "Proof as to verification of digital signature". 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;
How do I find court cases under Section 73 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: BSA 73, section 73 BSA, section 73 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. People searching for it also type bsa 73 bottom bracket. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 73 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, and has it changed?
It carries forward IEA 73A (Proof as to verification of digital signature), so the judgments decided under that provision are the case law on this one.
When did Section 73 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam come into force?
Section 73 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, cited as BSA 73, came into force on 01 Jul 2024, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 26. Cases in which statement of relevant fact by person who is dead or cannot be found, etc., is relevant1128 words
- 12. Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling1076 words
- 95. Exclusion of evidence of oral agreement815 words
- 2. Definitions794 words
- 6. Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct773 words
- 63. Admissibility of electronic records764 words
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