Section 75 IEA: Private documents

Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 75 IEA at a Glance

Section 75 IEA deals with private documents. From 1 July 2024 it is replaced by Section 74(2) BSA.

Now BSA

Section 74(2) →

Section 75 IEA Bare Act Text

75. Private documents

All other documents are private.

Source: Section 75, Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 75 IEA in Simple Words

Section 75 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 defines what the Act treats as private documents. It says that all other documents are private.

Here, other means every document that is not a public document under Section 74 IEA. Section 75 IEA adds no further conditions, exceptions, or steps of its own.

When Section 75 IEA Applies

  • A document is not a public document under Section 74 IEA.
  • That document is a private document.

Example of Section 75 IEA

In 2022, Ramesh and Anita sign a personal loan agreement in Pune. A dispute over the loan goes to a court in Pune, and Ramesh produces the personal loan agreement as a document in the case. Under Section 75 IEA, the personal loan agreement is a private document because it is not a public document under Section 74 IEA.

Section 75 IEA in the BSA

Section 75 IEA is now covered under Section 74(2) BSA.

Section 75 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 became Section 74(2) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 on 1 July 2024. No substantive change. Private documents are now all documents "except the documents referred to in sub-section (1)".

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FAQs on Section 75 IEA

What is Section 75 IEA?▼

Section 75 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is the provision that defines private documents. It states that all other documents, meaning those that are not public documents under Section 74 IEA, are private.

Does Section 75 IEA list specific types of private documents?▼

No. Section 75 IEA does not list individual categories of documents. It simply states that all other documents are classified as private.

What is Section 75 IEA in BSA?▼

Section 74(2) BSA. Section 75 IEA became Section 74(2) BSA on 1 July 2024 with no substantive change. Under Section 74(2) BSA, all documents except those mentioned in sub-section (1) are private.

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Sources: Bare Act Text, Indian Evidence Act, 1872 ·