Evidence Act Section 114A = BSA Section 116

Presumption as to Absence of Consent in Certain Prosecutions for Rape

बलात्कार के कुछ अभियोजनों में सहमति के अभाव की उपधारणा

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

Overview

Section 114A of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with presumption as to absence of consent in certain prosecutions for rape. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 116. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.
Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 114A बलात्कार के कुछ अभियोजनों में सहमति के अभाव की उपधारणा से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 116 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 114A Section 116
Title Presumption as to Absence of Consent in Certain Prosecutions for Rape Presumption as to Absence of Consent in Rape Cases
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 114A to BSA 116
  • 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 114A?

Evidence Act Section 114A (Presumption as to Absence of Consent in Certain Prosecutions for Rape) is now BSA Section 116 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 114A changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 116. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

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