Section 85B of Indian Evidence Act, 1872: Presumption as to electronic records and 6 [electronic signatures].

Section 85B, Indian Evidence Act, 1872: Presumption as to electronic records and 6 [electronic signatures].

Presumption as to electronic records and 6 [electronic signatures]. —
(1) In any proceedings involving a secure electronic record, the Court shall presume unless contrary is proved, that the secure electronic record has not been altered since the specific point of time to which the secure status relates.
(2) In any proceedings, involving secure [electronic signature], the Court shall presume unless the contrary is proved that—
(a) the secure [electronic signature] is affixed by subscriber with the intention of signing or approving the electronic record;
(b) except in the case of a secure electronic record or a secure [electronic signature], nothing in this section shall cerate any presumption, relating to authenticity and integrity of the electronic record or any [electronic signature.]]

 

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