Section 71: Proof of document not required by law to be attested

Q: What is धारा 71 BSA?

धारा 71 BSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 71 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. Section 71 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) governs proof of document not required by law to be attested. As verified on 21 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 71 BSA?

Dhara 71 BSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 71 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 71 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) governs proof of document not required by law to be attested. As verified on 21 May 2026.

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Table of Contents

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Chapter V — Of Documentary Evidence

Section 71

Proof of document not required by law to be attested

Quick Answer

What is Section 71 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)?

Section 71 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) pertains to “Proof of document not required by law to be attested”. Also referred to as Dhara 71 BSA or BSA Sec 71.

Act: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Section

71 – Proof of document not required by law to be attested

Chapter

Chapter V — Of Documentary Evidence

Status

● In Force

Jurisdiction

Republic of India

Hindi

धारा 71 BSADhara 71 BSA

Verified by editorial team on Pending · Last system check: 21 May 2026

Reviewed by LOTS Editorial Board · Last verified 21 May 2026

Key Facts & Information

Enactment DateUnknown

Scope & ContextThis provision forms part of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

An attested document not required by law to be attested may be proved as if it was unattested.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Section 71 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deal with?

Section 71 BSA pertains to "Proof of document not required by law to be attested". It is part of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India.

Is Section 71 BSA still in force?

Yes, Section 71 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

What is Dhara 71 BSA in Hindi?

Dhara 71 BSA is the Hindi reference for Section 71 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. "Dhara" (धारा) means "Section" in Hindi legal terminology.

How to cite Section 71 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 71, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format.