Section 70 Earlier Evidence Act 71
Proof when attesting witness denies execution
Chapter 5: Of documentary evidence
If the attesting witness denies or does not recollect the execution of the document, its execution may be proved by other evidence.
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
- 67Proof of execution of document required by law to be attestedEvidence Act 68
- 68Proof where no attesting witness foundEvidence Act 69
- 69Admission of execution by party to attested documentEvidence Act 70
- 71Proof of document not required by law to be attestedEvidence Act 72
- 72Comparison of signature, writing or seal with others admitted or provedEvidence Act 73
- 73Proof as to verification of digital signatureEvidence Act 73A