IEA → BSA
IEA 85B in BSA: Section 86
Electronic record signature presumption
IEA
85B
BSA
86
Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 85B dealt with "Electronic record signature presumption". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 86 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. This is the official correspondence — always confirm against the bare Act for the exact current text.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence only. Check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on the exact text or procedural implications.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official Evidence Act/BSA Section Table. Verified on 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BSA equivalent of IEA Section 85B?
- IEA Section 85B (Electronic record signature presumption) corresponds to Section 86 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, per the official comparative table.
- When did this change come into force?
- The replacement came into force on 1 July 2024. Matters registered before that date continue under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
Nearby sections
- IEA 83 → BSA 82 · Government map presumption
- IEA 84 → BSA 83 · Law collection presumption
- IEA 85 → BSA 84 · Power of attorney presumption
- IEA 85A → BSA 85 · Electronic agreement presumption
- IEA 85C → BSA 87 · Signature certificate presumption
- IEA 86 → BSA 88 · Foreign judicial record presumption
- IEA 87 → BSA 89 · Book map chart presumption
- IEA 88 → BSA Deleted · Telegraphic message presumption