Section 69 of IEA : Section 69: Proof where no attesting witness found.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi had a property agreement signed with his friend Suresh. The agreement was attested by two witnesses, but years later, when a dispute arose, both witnesses had moved abroad and could not be located. To prove the validity of the agreement in court, Ravi presented the document and demonstrated that the attestation (signature) of one of the witnesses was indeed in that witness's handwriting. Additionally, Ravi provided evidence that Suresh's signature on the document was in Suresh's handwriting. The court accepted this proof under Section 69 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and upheld the agreement.

Example 2:

Priya received a will from her uncle, who had passed away in the United Kingdom. The will was attested by two witnesses, but neither could be found. To validate the will in an Indian court, Priya had to prove that the attestation of at least one of the witnesses was in that witness's handwriting. She also needed to show that her uncle's signature on the will was in his handwriting. Priya hired a handwriting expert who confirmed both these points. Based on this evidence, the court accepted the will as valid under Section 69 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872.