67A Evidence Act - Proof as to electronic signature

Section 67a of Indian Evidence Act 1872 - Proof as to electronic signature

1[67A. Proof as to 2[electronic signature]. - Except in the case of a secure 2[electronic signature], if the [electronic signature] of any subscriber is alleged to have been affixed to an electronic record the fact that such 2[electronic signature] is the 2[electronic signature] of the subscriber must be proved.]
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1. Ins. by Act 21 of 2000, s. 92 and the Second Schedule (w.e.f. 17-10-2000).
2. Subs. by Act 10 of 2009, s. 52, for "digital signature" (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).

Indian Evidence Act 1872

Section 61 Proof of contents of documents

Section 62 Primary evidence

Section 63 Secondary evidence

Section 64 Proof of documents by primary evidence

Section 65 Cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given

Section 65A Special provisions as to evidence relating to electronic record

Section 65B Admissibility of electronic records

Section 66 Rules as to notice to produce

Section 67 Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written document produced

Section 67A Proof as to electronic signature

Section 68 Proof of execution of document required by law to be attested

Section 69 Proof where no attesting witness found

Section 70 Admission of execution by party to attested document