Proof of execution of document required by law to be attested.
What this section does
A document required by law to be attested cannot be used as evidence until at least one attesting witness has been called to prove its execution, provided such a witness is alive, subject to the court's process, and capable of giving evidence. However, for registered documents other than wills, calling an attesting witness is unnecessary unless execution is specifically denied.
AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).
The rule in one line
Attested documents require proof of execution by at least one attesting witness, with an exception for registered non-will documents where execution is not specifically denied.
When it applies
- A will must be proved by calling at least one attesting witness who is alive and available.
- A registered sale deed need not be proved through an attesting witness unless the executant specifically denies having signed it.
Derived from IEA s.68.
Read the official text
For the binding statutory text of BSA Section 67, refer to the Gazette of India or the India Code official website.
Why this matters
BSA Section 67 forms part of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam which replaced the Indian Evidence Act 1872 on 1 July 2024. Any new filing, FIR, charge sheet, or bail application made on or after that date should cite the new section number. References to the old act in legacy documents remain valid for matters that arose before the changeover.