Evidence Act Section 117 = BSA Section 119

Estoppel of Acceptor of Bill of Exchange

विनिमय पत्र के प्रतिग्रहीता का प्रतिबंध

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

Overview

Section 117 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with estoppel of acceptor of bill of exchange. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 119. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.

Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 117 विनिमय पत्र के प्रतिग्रहीता का प्रतिबंध से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 119 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 117 Section 119
Title Estoppel of Acceptor of Bill of Exchange Estoppel of Acceptor of Bill of Exchange
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 117 to BSA 119
  • 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 117?

Evidence Act Section 117 (Estoppel of Acceptor of Bill of Exchange) is now BSA Section 119 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 117 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 119. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

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