Library/BSA/Section 71
Section 71Procedural

Proof of document not required by law to be attested

Full Text

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

Plain English Summary

Clarifies that if a document was voluntarily attested (though not required by law), it can be proved like any normal document without calling witnesses.

Key Legal Elements

  • Voluntary vs Mandatory attestation
  • Simplified proof for optional attestation
  • Standard proof rules apply

Practical Note

If you get a simple agreement witnessed by a friend, you don't need to call that friend to court—standard handwriting proof is enough.

हिंदी पाठ

एक अनुप्रमाणित दस्तावेज़ (attested document) जिसे कानून द्वारा अनुप्रमाणित किए जाने की आवश्यकता नहीं है, उसे इस तरह साबित किया जा सकता है जैसे कि वह अनुप्रमाणित (unattested) न हो।