Delhi Judicial Services 2006

Electronic record in proper custody gives rise to a presumption as to digital signature, to be affixed by that particular person under Section 90A IEA if the electronic record produced is

Verified Answer
A. 15 years old
B. 10 years old
C. 5 years old
D. 20 years old

Explanation:

Section 90A of the Indian Evidence Act deals with the presumption as to electronic records five years old. It states that if an electronic record purporting to be five years old is produced from proper custody, the Court may presume that the digital signature affixed to it was so affixed by the person it purports to be.