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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 69

Proof where no attesting witness found

Quick Answer Reference: Section 69 IEA

  • Provision: Section 69 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 69 of IEA say?

If no such attesting witness can be found, or if the document purports to have been executed in the United Kingdom, it must be proved that the attestation of one attesting witness at least is in his handwriting, and that the signature of the person executing the documents is in the handwriting of that person.

Indian StandardSection 69, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 69 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 69 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 69 of IEA?

Section 69 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Proof where no attesting witness found". The section states: If no such attesting witness can be found, or if the document purports to have been executed in the United Kingdom, it must be proved that the attestation of one attesting witness ...

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