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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 72

Proof of document not required by law to be attested

Quick Answer Reference: Section 72 IEA

  • Provision: Section 72 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 72 of IEA say?

An attesting document not required by law to be attested may be proved as if it was unattested.

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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Common Questions about Section 72 IEA

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....

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 72 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 72