Section 68 Earlier Evidence Act 69
Proof where no attesting witness found
Chapter 5: Of documentary evidence
If no such attesting witness can be found, it must be proved that the attestation of one attesting witness at least is in his handwriting, and that the signature of the person executing the document is in the handwriting of that person.
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Act No. 47 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 65Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document producedEvidence Act 67
- 66Proof as to electronic signatureEvidence Act 67A
- 67Proof of execution of document required by law to be attestedEvidence Act 68
- 69Admission of execution by party to attested documentEvidence Act 70
- 70Proof when attesting witness denies executionEvidence Act 71
- 71Proof of document not required by law to be attestedEvidence Act 72