In order to ascertain whether a digital signature is that of the person by whom it purports to have been affixed, the Court may direct— that person or the Controller or the Certifying Authority to produce the Digital Signature Certificate; any other person to apply the public key listed in the Digital Signature Certificate and verify the digital signature purported to have been affixed by that person.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 73A
Proof as to verification of digital signature
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 73A IEA
- Provision: Section 73A of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 73A of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 73A, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 73A (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 73A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 73A of IEA?
Section 73A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Proof as to verification of digital signature". The section states: In order to ascertain whether a digital signature is that of the person by whom it purports to have been affixed, the Court may direct— that person or the Controller or the Cer...
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