Article 79: Proof of execution of document required by law to be attested.— If a document is

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Proof of execution of document required by law to be attested.— If a document is required by law to be attested, it shall not be used as evidence until two attesting witnesses at least have been called for the purpose of proving its execution, if there be two attesting witnesses alive, and subject to the process of the Court and capable of given evidence: Provided that it shall not be necessary to call an attesting witness in proof of the execution of any document, not being a will, which has been registered in accordance with the provisions of the Registration Act, 1908 (XVI of 1908), unless its execution by the person by whom it purports to have been executed is specifically denied.

Effective date: 1984-10-28

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Article 78A: Proof of electronic signature and electronic document.— If an electronic document Article 80: Proof where no attesting witness found.— If no such attesting witness can be found, it Article 78: Proof of signature and handwriting of person alleged to have signed or written Article 81: Admission of execution by party to attested document.— The admission of a party to Article 77: Rules as to notice to produce.— Secondary evidence of the contents of the documents Article 82: Proof when attesting witness denies the execution.— If the attesting witness denies or

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