Which of the following section of the Indian Evidence Act deals with presumption as to electronic re...........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Documentary Evidence

Which of the following section of the Indian Evidence Act deals with presumption as to electronic records and digital signatures?

Section 12

Section 16

Section 85-B

Section 18

- Section 85-B:

- Deals with the presumption as to electronic records and digital signatures.

- Courts may presume that an electronic record is authentic if produced by a secure system as per the IT Act.

- Digital signatures are presumed genuine if created with a secure signature process.

- Correct Answer: Section 85-B

- Section 12:

- Does not cover electronic records or digital signatures.

- Primarily relates to the relevancy of certain facts to prove consent.

- Section 16:

- Not relevant to electronic records or digital signatures.

- Pertains to the relevancy of certain facts to show the existence of a custom or right.

- Section 18:

- Irrelevant for electronic records or digital signatures.

- Concerns appropriations and admissions by agents.

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