The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) 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 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.
Table of Contents
15 sections
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short title, application and commencement. | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions. | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts. | Open |
| 4 | Closely connected facts | Open |
| 5 | Section 4: Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction. | Open |
| 6 | Section 5: Facts which are occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue or relevant facts. | Open |
| 7 | Section 6: Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct. | Open |
| 8 | Section 7: Facts necessary to explain or introduce fact in issue or relevant facts. | Open |
| 9 | Section 8: Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common design. | Open |
| 10 | Section 9: When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant. | Open |
| 11 | Section 10: Facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant in suits for damages. | Open |
| 12 | Section 11: Facts relevant when right or custom is in question. | Open |
| 13 | Section 12: Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling. | Open |
| 14 | Section 13: Facts bearing on question whether act was accidental or intentional. | Open |
| 15 | Section 14: Existence of course of business when relevant. | Open |
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