Evidence Act Section 105 = BSA Section 105

Burden of Proving That Case Falls Within Exceptions

अपवादों में आने का सबूत का भार

Burden of Proof No Change in Punishment Non-Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 105 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with burden of proving that case falls within exceptions. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 105. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.

Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 105 अपवादों में आने का सबूत का भार से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 105 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 105 Section 105
Title Burden of Proving That Case Falls Within Exceptions Burden of Proving That Case Falls Within Exceptions
Punishment N/A (Evidence Law) N/A (Evidence Law)
Cognizable No — Warrant required for arrest
Bailable Yes — Bail is a matter of right
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By N/A (Evidence Law)

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from Evidence Act 105 to BSA 105
  • BSA modernizes the evidence framework with updated terminology
  • Core evidentiary principles remain substantially the same

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BSA equivalent of Evidence Act Section 105?

Evidence Act Section 105 (Burden of Proving That Case Falls Within Exceptions) is now BSA Section 105 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 105 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 105. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

Legal Disclaimer

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