Section 71 Indian Evidence Act 1872
Section 71 Indian Evidence Act 1872
Section 71 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 is about ‘Proof when attesting witness denies the execution’. It is under Chapter V of the Act. Chapter V is titled ‘OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE‘.
Proof when attesting witness denies the execution
If the attesting witness denies or does not recollect the execution of the document, its execution may be proved by other evidence.
See also:
Section 70 Indian Evidence Act 1872 (Admission of execution by party to attested document)