Evidence Act Section 138 = BSA Section 138

Order of Examinations

परीक्षाओं का क्रम

Witnesses & Examination No Change in Punishment Non-Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 138 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with order of examinations. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 138. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.

Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 138 परीक्षाओं का क्रम से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 138 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 138 Section 138
Title Order of Examinations Order of Examinations
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 138 to BSA 138
  • 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 138?

Evidence Act Section 138 (Order of Examinations) is now BSA Section 138 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 138 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 138. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

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