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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 67A

Proof as to digital signature

Quick Answer Reference: Section 67A IEA

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

What does Section 67A of IEA say?

Except in the case of a secure digital signature, if the digital signature of any subscriber is alleged to have been affixed to an electronic record the fact that such digital signature is the digital signature of the subscriber must be proved.

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

What is Section 67A of IEA?

Section 67A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Proof as to digital signature". The section states: Except in the case of a secure digital signature, if the digital signature of any subscriber is alleged to have been affixed to an electronic record the fact that such digital sign...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 67A IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 67A