Section 73

Proof as to verification of digital signature.

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

  • Act 47 of 2023
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and to provide for general rules and principles of evidence for fair trial.

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Chapter V: Of documentary evidence Sections 56 to 93

    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—
    (a) that person or the Controller or the Certifying Authority to produce the Digital Signature Certificate;
    (b) 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.

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