The Court may presume that an electronic message, forwarded by the originator through an electronic mail server to the addressee to whom the message purports to be addressed corresponds with the message as fed into his computer for transmission; but the Court shall not make any presumption as to the person by whom such message was sent.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 88A
Presumption as to electronic messages
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 88A IEA
- Provision: Section 88A of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 88A of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 88A, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 88A (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 88A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 88A of IEA?
Section 88A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Presumption as to electronic messages". The section states: The Court may presume that an electronic message, forwarded by the originator through an electronic mail server to the addressee to whom the message purports to be addressed corres...
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