Evidence Act to BSA Section Converter
साक्ष्य अधिनियम से बीएसए धारा परिवर्तक
Since July 1, 2024, the Indian Evidence Act (1872) has been replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023. Use this converter to find the new BSA section number for any old Evidence Act section. Each entry includes a detailed comparison of provisions and key changes.
Preliminary & Definitions
प्रारंभिक एवं परिभाषाएँ
Relevancy of Facts
तथ्यों की सुसंगतता
| Evidence Act | Title | BSA Section | Changed? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Relevancy of Facts Forming Part of Same Transaction (Res Gestae) | 4 | No | Compare |
| 7 | Facts Which Are Occasion, Cause or Effect of Facts in Issue | 5 | No | Compare |
| 8 | Motive, Preparation and Previous or Subsequent Conduct | 6 | No | Compare |
| 9 | Facts Necessary to Explain or Introduce Relevant Facts | 7 | No | Compare |
| 10 | Things Said or Done by Conspirator in Reference to Common Design | 8 | No | Compare |
| 11 | When Facts Not Otherwise Relevant Become Relevant | 9 | No | Compare |
| 12 | In Suits for Damages Facts Tending to Enable Court to Determine Amount | 10 | No | Compare |
| 13 | Facts Relevant When Right or Custom Is in Question | 11 | No | Compare |
| 14 | Facts Showing Existence of State of Mind or Body | 12 | No | Compare |
| 15 | Facts Bearing on Question Whether Act Was Accidental or Intentional | 13 | No | Compare |
| 16 | Existence of Course of Business When Relevant | 14 | No | Compare |
Admissions
स्वीकृतियाँ
| Evidence Act | Title | BSA Section | Changed? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Admission Defined | 15 | No | Compare |
| 18 | Admission by Party to Proceeding | 16 | No | Compare |
| 19 | Admissions by Persons Whose Position Must Be Proved | 17 | No | Compare |
| 20 | Admissions by Persons Expressly Referred to by Party | 18 | No | Compare |
| 21 | Proof of Admissions Against Persons Making Them | 19 | No | Compare |
| 22 | When Oral Admissions as to Contents of Documents Are Relevant | 20 | No | Compare |
| 23 | Admissions in Civil Cases When Relevant | 21 | No | Compare |
Confessions
संस्वीकृतियाँ
| Evidence Act | Title | BSA Section | Changed? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Confession Caused by Inducement, Threat or Promise | 22 | No | Compare |
| 25 | Confession to Police Officer Not to Be Proved | 23 | No | Compare |
| 26 | Confession by Accused While in Custody of Police | 24 | No | Compare |
| 27 | How Much of Information Received from Accused May Be Proved | 25 | No | Compare |
| 28 | Confession Made After Removal of Impression Caused by Inducement | 26 | No | Compare |
| 29 | Confession Otherwise Relevant Not to Become Irrelevant | 27 | No | Compare |
| 30 | Consideration of Proved Confession Affecting Person Making It and Co-Accused | 28 | No | Compare |
Statements by Persons Who Cannot Be Called
ऐसे व्यक्तियों के कथन जिन्हें बुलाया नहीं जा सकता
| Evidence Act | Title | BSA Section | Changed? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Cases in Which Statement of Relevant Fact by Person Who Is Dead or Cannot Be Found (Dying Declaration) | 30 | No | Compare |
| 33 | Relevancy of Certain Evidence for Proving Subsequent Proceeding | 31 | No | Compare |
| 34 | Entries in Books of Account When Relevant | 32 | No | Compare |
Expert Opinion
विशेषज्ञ की राय
| Evidence Act | Title | BSA Section | Changed? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Opinions of Experts | 39 | Yes | Compare |
| 46 | Facts Bearing Upon Opinions of Experts | 40 | No | Compare |
| 47 | Opinion as to Handwriting When Relevant | 41 | No | Compare |
| 48 | Opinion as to Existence of Right or Custom | 42 | No | Compare |
| 50 | Opinion on Relationship When Relevant | 44 | No | Compare |
| 51 | Grounds of Opinion When Relevant | 45 | No | Compare |
Documentary Evidence
दस्तावेज़ी साक्ष्य
| Evidence Act | Title | BSA Section | Changed? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Proof of Contents of Documents | 56 | No | Compare |
| 62 | Primary Evidence | 57 | No | Compare |
| 63 | Secondary Evidence | 58 | Yes | Compare |
| 64 | Proof of Documents by Primary Evidence | 59 | No | Compare |
| 65 | Cases in Which Secondary Evidence Relating to Documents Is Admissible | 60 | No | Compare |
| 66 | Rules as to Notice to Produce | 64 | No | Compare |
| 67 | Proof of Signature and Handwriting of Person Alleged to Have Signed | 65 | No | Compare |
| 73 | Comparison of Signature, Writing or Seal with Others Admitted or Proved | 71 | No | Compare |
Electronic Evidence
इलेक्ट्रॉनिक साक्ष्य
Public Documents & Certified Copies
लोक दस्तावेज़ एवं प्रमाणित प्रतियाँ
Presumptions as to Documents
दस्तावेज़ों के बारे में उपधारणाएँ
| Evidence Act | Title | BSA Section | Changed? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Presumption as to Genuineness of Certified Copies | 78 | No | Compare |
| 80 | Presumption as to Documents Produced as Record of Evidence | 79 | No | Compare |
| 81 | Presumption as to Gazettes, Newspapers, etc. | 80 | No | Compare |
| 84 | Presumption as to Collections of Laws and Reports of Decisions | 83 | No | Compare |
| 85 | Presumption as to Powers of Attorney | 84 | No | Compare |
| 88A | Presumption as to Electronic Messages | 87 | Yes | Compare |
| 90 | Presumption as to Documents Thirty Years Old | 89 | No | Compare |
Burden of Proof
सबूत का भार
| Evidence Act | Title | BSA Section | Changed? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Burden of Proof | 101 | No | Compare |
| 102 | On Whom Burden of Proof Lies | 102 | No | Compare |
| 103 | Burden of Proof as to Particular Fact | 103 | No | Compare |
| 104 | Burden of Proving Fact to Be Proved to Make Evidence Admissible | 104 | No | Compare |
| 105 | Burden of Proving That Case Falls Within Exceptions | 105 | No | Compare |
| 106 | Burden of Proving Fact Especially Within Knowledge | 106 | No | Compare |
| 111 | Proof of Facts Judicially Noticeable Need Not Be Given | 111 | No | Compare |
Presumptions
उपधारणाएँ
| Evidence Act | Title | BSA Section | Changed? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | Birth During Marriage Conclusive Proof of Legitimacy | 112 | No | Compare |
| 113A | Presumption as to Abetment of Suicide by Married Woman | 113 | No | Compare |
| 113B | Presumption as to Dowry Death | 114 | No | Compare |
| 114 | Court May Presume Existence of Certain Facts | 115 | No | Compare |
| 114A | Presumption as to Absence of Consent in Certain Prosecutions for Rape | 116 | No | Compare |
Estoppel
प्रतिबंध (एस्टॉपेल)
Witnesses & Examination
साक्षी एवं परीक्षा
| Evidence Act | Title | BSA Section | Changed? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | Who May Testify | 120 | No | Compare |
| 119 | Dumb Witnesses | 121 | No | Compare |
| 133 | Accomplice | 133 | No | Compare |
| 134 | Number of Witnesses | 134 | No | Compare |
| 137 | Examination-in-Chief, Cross-Examination, Re-Examination | 137 | No | Compare |
| 138 | Order of Examinations | 138 | No | Compare |
| 145 | Cross-Examination as to Previous Statements in Writing | 145 | No | Compare |
| 154 | Question by Party to Own Witness (Hostile Witness) | 154 | No | Compare |
| 155 | Impeaching Credit of Witness | 155 | No | Compare |
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