Indian Evidence Act, 1872
IEA Section 64 in BSA
§ 64 IEA→§ 59 BSA
Proof of documents by primary evidence. Section 64 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Proof of documents by primary evidence) corresponds to Section 59 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
Verify before you rely on this. Renumbering under the 2023 codes is not a clean one-to-one exercise — provisions were merged, split and reworded. Always check the printed bare act.
Sections either side of it
How the neighbouring provisions of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 were renumbered:
| IEA | Provision | BSA |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Proof of contents of documents | 56 |
| 62 | Primary evidence | 57 |
| 63 | Secondary evidence | 58 |
| 65 | Cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given | 60 |
| 65A | Special provisions as to evidence relating to electronic record | 61 |
| 65B | Admissibility of electronic records | 63 |
Practise it
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