An attesting document not required by law to be attested may be proved as if it was unattested.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 72
Proof of document not required by law to be attested
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 72 IEA
- Provision: Section 72 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 72 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 72, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 72 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 72 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 72 of IEA?
Section 72 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Proof of document not required by law to be attested". The section states: An attesting document not required by law to be attested may be proved as if it was unattested....
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