The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Adhiniyam, 2023
The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA 2023) is a comprehensive legal framework that revamps the guidelines for the admissibility of evidence in Indian court proceedings, replacing the Indian Evidence Act of 1872.
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Summary
BSA 2023 is aimed at modernizing the evidence law by incorporating changes that account for technological advancements affecting evidence presentation. The act recognizes electronic and digital records as primary evidence, ensuring the legal system stays current with the digital era. While making significant updates, it also retains key provisions from the original IEA, such as the concepts of burden of proof and the relevance of facts, ensuring continuity and stability in legal processes.