Central · Act 47 of 2023

Section 70 — Proof when attesting witness denies execution.

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

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If the attesting witness denies or does not recollect the execution of the document, its execution may be proved by other evidence.

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Next · Section 71Proof of document not required by law to be attested. →All sections / सभी धाराएँThe Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 →
More sections of this actSection 1 · Short title, application and commencement.Section 2 · Definitions.Section 3 · Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts.Section 4 · Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction.Section 5 · Facts which are occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue or relevant facts.Section 6 · Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct.Section 7 · Facts necessary to explain or introduce fact in issue or relevant facts.Section 8 · Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common design.
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