IEA 67 to BSA 65: Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced
Section 67 IEA (1872) replaced by Section 65 BSA (2023)
IEA 67 to BSA 65 at a Glance
Section 67 IEA (Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced) is now Section 65 BSA, in force from 1 July 2024. Only the section number changed.
What Changed From IEA 67 to BSA 65?
Section 67 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 became Section 65 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 on 1 July 2024 without any change in wording.
IEA 67 vs BSA 65: Comparison Table
| Aspect | IEA 1872 (repealed) | BSA 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 67 | 65 |
| Heading | Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced | Same |
IEA 67 and BSA 65: Bare Act Text Side by Side
IEA 1872 (repealed)
Section 67, IEA 1872
67. 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.
BSA 2023 (in force)
Section 65, BSA 2023
65. 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.
When It Applies: IEA 67 vs BSA 65
Under IEA 67
- A document is produced in court and is claimed to be signed by a person.
- A document produced in court is claimed to be written wholly or partly by a person.
- The signature or the claimed part of the writing must be proved to belong to that person.
Under BSA 65
- A document is produced in court and is claimed to be signed by a person.
- A document produced in court is claimed to be written wholly or partly by a person.
- The signature or the claimed part of the writing must be proved to belong to that person.
What IEA 67 to BSA 65 Means in Practice
Section 67 IEA became Section 65 BSA on 1 July 2024 without any change in wording. The same rule for proving a signature or handwriting on a document produced in court applies, and a party should cite Section 65 BSA in matters governed by the BSA.
Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.
Sources: Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 ·