Section 170 of BSA : Section 170: Repeal and savings.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A criminal trial for theft is ongoing in a district court in Mumbai. The trial began in January 2023, and the court has been following the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, to evaluate the evidence presented.

Application of Section 170: When the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 comes into force in April 2023, the ongoing trial will not switch to the new rules. Instead, it will continue to be governed by the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, as it was before the new act came into effect. This ensures that the trial proceeds without any disruption or confusion due to changes in the law.

Example 2:

Scenario: A civil case regarding a property dispute is under investigation in Delhi. The investigation started in February 2023, and the authorities are using the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, to gather and assess evidence.

Application of Section 170: Even after the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 20...

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