law: The Joint-stock Companies Act, 1857
  IX. Use of printed copies of Memorandum or Articles.-
  Any person signing a printed copy of the Memorandum of Association, or Articles of Association, shall be deemed to have signed such Memorandum and Articles respectively.
  Attestation of execution.- The execution by any person of the Memorandum of Association or Articles of Association shall be attested by one witness at the least.