Evidence Act Section 12 = BSA Section 10
In Suits for Damages Facts Tending to Enable Court to Determine Amount
नुकसानी के वादों में न्यायालय को रकम निर्धारित करने योग्य बनाने वाले तथ्य
Overview
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Aspect | Evidence Act (Old) | BSA (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Section Number | Section 12 | Section 10 |
| Title | In Suits for Damages Facts Tending to Enable Court to Determine Amount | In Suits for Damages |
| 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 12 to BSA 10
- 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 12?
Evidence Act Section 12 (In Suits for Damages Facts Tending to Enable Court to Determine Amount) is now BSA Section 10 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.
Has Evidence Act Section 12 changed under BSA?
The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 10. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.
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