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FAQs
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Is digital signature legal in India?
Electronic signatures are legally recognized in India and are provided for in the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“ITA”), the Indian Contract Act of 1872 (“ICA”) and the Electronic Signature or Electronic Authentication Technique and Procedure Rules, 2015 (“ESEATPR”).
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Is a digital signature legally binding?
A contract can't be denied legal effect or enforceability simply because an electronic record was used in its formation. If a law requires a record to be in writing, an electronic record satisfies the law. If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law.
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Will hold up in court?
The simple answer is yes. However, various criteria must be met for the use of electronic signatures to be legally-binding. This includes proving the identity of the signatory, their intent when signing, and the integrity of the document.
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How to prove an electronic signature is valid?
Security measures such as tamper sealing, authentication, and an audit-trail can all help to prove the legality of an eSignature should the matter ever go to court. In many cases, an eSignature presented alongside this evidence can provide stronger admissible evidence than a wet signature.
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Are there any rules for signature in India?
The e-signing laws in India state that the eSignatures must be linked to the person signing the document in the form of a government-issued digital ID. The signer must have complete control over the data used in the generation of the electronic signature by directly affixing their eSignatures to the document.
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Do digital signatures hold up in court?
While electronic signatures are legal, anyone who wants to use one in court should be prepared to prove that there wasn't any tampering after the document was signed. If a judge finds any reason to doubt the authenticity of an eSignature, they may declare it inadmissible in court.
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What is the burden of proof for electronic signature?
Burden of proof remains with the signer, but the task is easier. Legal nonrepudiation; the same legal value as a handwritten signature. Burden of proof remains with a party that disputes the signature.
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Is signNow valid in India?
Yes, eSignature technology from signNow is legally-binding, ESIGN, and UETA compliant.
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