IEA → BSA
IEA 79 in BSA: Section 78
Certified copy genuineness presumption
IEA
79
BSA
78
Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 79 dealt with "Certified copy genuineness presumption". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 78 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 79?
- IEA Section 79 (Certified copy genuineness presumption) corresponds to Section 78 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 75 → BSA 74(2) · Private documents definition
- IEA 76 → BSA 75 · Public document certified copies
- IEA 77 → BSA 76 · Certified copy document proof
- IEA 78 → BSA 77 · Official document proof
- IEA 80 → BSA 79 · Evidence record presumption
- IEA 81 → BSA 80 · Gazette and newspaper presumption
- IEA 81A → BSA 81 · Electronic gazette presumption
- IEA 82 → BSA Deleted · England document presumption