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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 47A

Opinion as to digital signature when relevant

Quick Answer Reference: Section 47A IEA

  • Provision: Section 47A of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 47A of IEA say?

When the Court has to form an opinion as to the digital signature of any person, the opinion of the Certifying Authority which has issued the Digital Signature Certificate is a relevant fact.

Indian StandardSection 47A, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 47A (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 47A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 47A IEA

What is Section 47A of IEA?

Section 47A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Opinion as to digital signature when relevant". The section states: When the Court has to form an opinion as to the digital signature of any person, the opinion of the Certifying Authority which has issued the Digital Signature Certificate is a rel...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 47A IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 47A