The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART II
CHAPTER II: RELEVANCY OF FACTS
Section 3: Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts.
Bare Act
Evidence may be given in any suit or proceeding of the existence or non-existence of every fact in issue and of such other facts as are hereinafter declared to be relevant, and of no ot… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Simplified Act
You can present evidence in any lawsuit or legal proceeding to prove whether a fact is true or not, as long as the fact is relevant according to th… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
Example 1:
Scenario: A is accused of stealing a gold necklace from B's house.
Facts in Issue:
- Whether A was present at B's house on the day of the theft.
- Whether A took the gold necklace from B's house.
- Whether A had the intention to steal the necklace.
Relevant Facts:
- Witness C saw A entering B's house on the day of the theft.
- A was found in possession of a gold necklace similar to the one stolen from B's house.
- A had previously expressed… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.

