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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 70

Admission of execution by party to attested document

Quick Answer Reference: Section 70 IEA

  • Provision: Section 70 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 70 of IEA say?

The admission of a party to an attested document of its execution by himself shall be sufficient proof of its execution as against him, though it be a document required by law to be attested.

Indian StandardSection 70, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 70 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 70 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 70 IEA

What is Section 70 of IEA?

Section 70 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Admission of execution by party to attested document". The section states: The admission of a party to an attested document of its execution by himself shall be sufficient proof of its execution as against him, though it be a document required by law to b...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 70 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

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Sections commonly cited alongside Section 70