Section 85

Presumptions as to powers-of-attorney.

The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

  • Act 1 of 1872
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
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     The Court shall presume that every document purporting to be a power-of-attorney, and to have been executed before, and authenticated by, a Notary Public, or any Court, Judge, Magistrate, 1[Indian ]Consul or Vice-Consul, or representative 2 *** of the 3[Central Government], was so executed and authenticated.

Notes

1. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "British".
2. The Words "of Her Majesty, or" Rep. by ibid.
3. Subs. by the A.O. 1937, for "Government of India".

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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