Evidence Act Section 114 = BSA Section 115

Court May Presume Existence of Certain Facts

न्यायालय कुछ तथ्यों के अस्तित्व की उपधारणा कर सकता है

Presumptions No Change in Punishment Non-Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 114 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with court may presume existence of certain facts. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 115. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.

Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 114 न्यायालय कुछ तथ्यों के अस्तित्व की उपधारणा कर सकता है से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 115 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 114 Section 115
Title Court May Presume Existence of Certain Facts Court May Presume Existence of Certain Facts
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 114 to BSA 115
  • 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 114?

Evidence Act Section 114 (Court May Presume Existence of Certain Facts) is now BSA Section 115 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 114 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 115. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

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