In any proceedings, involving a secure electronic record, the Court shall presume unless contrary is proved, that the secure electronic record has not been altered since the specific point of time to which the secure status relates. In any proceedings, involving secure digital signature, the Court shall presume unless the contrary is proved that— the secure digital signature is affixed by subscriber with the intention of signing or approving the electronic record; except in the case of a secure electronic record or a secure digital signature, nothing in this section shall cerate any presumption, relating to authenticity and integrity of the electronic record or any digital signature.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 85B
Presumption as to electronic records and digital signatures
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 85B IEA
- Provision: Section 85B of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 85B of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 85B, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 85B (India)
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What is Section 85B of IEA?
Section 85B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Presumption as to electronic records and digital signatures". The section states: In any proceedings, involving a secure electronic record, the Court shall presume unless contrary is proved, that the secure electronic record has not been altered since the specif...
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