Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced
Section 67 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced. If a document is alleged to be signed or to have been written wholly or in part by any person, the signature or the handwriting of so much of the document as is alleged to be in that person’s handwriting must be proved to be in his handwriting. The Act came into force on 01 Sep 1872. Repealed by section 170 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (47 of 2023) with effect from 1 July 2024, but conduct before that date is still charged, tried and appealed under it.
If a document is alleged to be signed or to have been written wholly or in part by any person, the signature or the handwriting of so much of the document as is alleged to be in that person’s handwriting must be proved to be in his handwriting.
Section 67, The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Act 1 of 1872).
Now in the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
BSA 65 Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
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 The repealed enactment still governs what happened while it was in force.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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… Smt. Lalitha Naidu cannot execute the Will bequeathing 1/3rd share through the Will. Co-owner is barred from executing a Will in respect of an undivided share without consent of other sharers. The plaintiff has propounded the Will, which is surrounded by suspicious circumstances. The Will is not proved under Section 67 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. There is no proof in support of the signature of Smt. Lalitha Naidu on the propounded Will. The witness examined on behalf of the plaintiff does not support the Will as required under Section 69 of Indian Evidence Act. At the time of execution of the alleged Will, Smt. Lalitha Naidu …
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… The Court below proceed with the trial. After the examination under Section 313 Cr.P.C, the petitioner/ accused filed an application under Section 243(2) of Cr.P.C and Section 47 r/w Section 67 of the Indian Evidence Act seeking to send the disputed cheques for expert opinion. The Trial Court rejected the application as per the impugned order. 4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondent. 5. The learned counsel for the petitioner contended …
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… PW/1 and PW/2 in their statement has categorically stated that defendant/respondent had obtained Rs. 40,000/- from the plaintiff in cash and in that behalf, a promissory note dated 8/9/2000 was executed alongwith receipt of receiving the amount. Therefore, the promissory note Ex. P/1 and receipt was proved under Section 67 of the Indian Evidence Act. 3. Before the trial Court, defendant took the plea that he has entered into an agreement dated 8/9/2000 for purchasing a plot; however, when he came to know that appellant was not the owner of the plot regarding which the agreement was executed, he demanded the money back. The …
Questions about Section 67
What does Section 67 of the Indian Evidence Act deal with?
Section 67 of the Indian Evidence Act is headed "Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced". If a document is alleged to be signed or to have been written wholly or in part by any person, the signature or the handwriting of so much of the document as is alleged to be in that person’s handwriting must be proved to be in his handwriting.
How do I find court cases under Section 67 of the Indian Evidence Act?
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: IEA 67, section 67 IEA, section 67 of the Indian Evidence Act. 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 67 of the Indian Evidence Act, and has it changed?
For anything done on or after 1 July 2024 the provision to read is BSA 65 (Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced), which replaced it; conduct before that date is still charged, tried and appealed under this section.
When did Section 67 of the Indian Evidence Act come into force?
Section 67 of the Indian Evidence Act, cited as IEA 67, came into force on 01 Sep 1872, having been enacted on 15 Mar 1872. It is no longer in force.
Other sections of this Act
- 32. Cases in which statement of relevant fact by person who is dead or cannot be found, etc., is relevant1207 words
- 14. Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body of bodily feeling1080 words
- 92. Exclusion of evidence of oral agreement809 words
- 8. Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct773 words
- 65B. Admissibility of electronic records743 words
- 3. Interpretation-clause667 words
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