Section 230 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, (BSA), 2023
Section 230 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Indian Evidence Act, 2023) pertains to the presumption of genuineness of certified copies. It establishes that certified copies of documents, when produced in legal proceedings, are presumed to be genuine unless proven otherwise.(indiacode.nic.in)
This presumption simplifies the process of admitting documents into evidence, reducing the need for additional authentication. For instance, a certified copy of a government record can be accepted as genuine without requiring the original document to be produced. However, this presumption is rebuttable; a party challenging the authenticity of the certified copy can present evidence to the contrary.
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, enacted in December 2023, aims to modernize and consolidate the laws of evidence in India. It replaces the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 and introduces provisions that address contemporary issues, including the admissibility of electronic records. The Act is structured into various parts and chapters, covering topics such as relevancy of facts, proof, oral and documentary evidence, and the examination of witnesses.
For a comprehensive understanding of Section 230 and other provisions of the Act, you can refer to the official text available on the India Code website:
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