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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 65A

Special provisions as to evidence relating to electronic record

Quick Answer Reference: Section 65A IEA

  • Provision: Section 65A of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 65A of IEA say?

The contents of electronic records may be proved in accordance with the provisions of section 65B (w.e.f. 17-10-2000).

Indian StandardSection 65A, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 65A (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 65A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 65A IEA

What is Section 65A of IEA?

Section 65A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Special provisions as to evidence relating to electronic record". The section states: The contents of electronic records may be proved in accordance with the provisions of section 65B (w.e.f. 17-10-2000)....

What replaced Section 65A of IPC in BNS?

Section 65A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was replaced by Section 57 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. Electronic evidence: BSA completely rewrites — now Section 57-63.

Law Transition Mapping
Replaced by New Law
This SectionSection 65AIndian Evidence Act (IEA)
New LawSection 57Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)

⚠️ Material Change: Electronic evidence: BSA completely rewrites — now Section 57-63.

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Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 65A IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 65A