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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 67

Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced

Quick Answer Reference: Section 67 IEA

  • Provision: Section 67 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 67 of IEA say?

If a document is alleged to be signed or to have been written wholly or in part by any person, the signature or the handwriting of so much of the document as is alleged to be in that person’s handwriting must be proved to be in his handwriting.

Indian StandardSection 67, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 67 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 67 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 67 IEA

What is Section 67 of IEA?

Section 67 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced". The section states: If a document is alleged to be signed or to have been written wholly or in part by any person, the signature or the handwriting of so much of the document as is alleged to be in th...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 67 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

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