Section 85A

Presumption as to electronic agreements.

The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

  • Act 1 of 1872
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
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    1[85A. Presumption as to electronic agreements. -- The Court shall presume that every electronic record purporting to be an agreement containing the 2[electronic signature] of the parties was so concluded by affixing the 2[electronic signature] of the parties.

Notes

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(e), for "digital signature" (w.e.f. 27-10-2009).

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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