Evidence Act Section 73 = BSA Section 71

Comparison of Signature, Writing or Seal with Others Admitted or Proved

हस्ताक्षर, लेख या मुहर की स्वीकृत या सिद्ध से तुलना

Documentary Evidence No Change in Punishment Non-Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 73 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with comparison of signature, writing or seal with others admitted or proved. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 71. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.
Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 73 हस्ताक्षर, लेख या मुहर की स्वीकृत या सिद्ध से तुलना से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 71 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 73 Section 71
Title Comparison of Signature, Writing or Seal with Others Admitted or Proved Comparison of Signature, Writing or Seal
Punishment N/A (Evidence Law) N/A (Evidence Law)
Cognizable No — Warrant required for arrest
Bailable Yes — Bail is a matter of right
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By N/A (Evidence Law)

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from Evidence Act 73 to BSA 71
  • BSA modernizes the evidence framework with updated terminology
  • Core evidentiary principles remain substantially the same

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BSA equivalent of Evidence Act Section 73?

Evidence Act Section 73 (Comparison of Signature, Writing or Seal with Others Admitted or Proved) is now BSA Section 71 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 73 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 71. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

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