Evidence Act Section 15 = BSA Section 13

Facts Bearing on Question Whether Act Was Accidental or Intentional

कार्य आकस्मिक था या साशय यह प्रश्न से संबंधित तथ्य

Relevancy of Facts No Change in Punishment Non-Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 15 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with facts bearing on question whether act was accidental or intentional. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 13. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.
Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 15 कार्य आकस्मिक था या साशय यह प्रश्न से संबंधित तथ्य से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 13 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 15 Section 13
Title Facts Bearing on Question Whether Act Was Accidental or Intentional Facts Bearing on Question Whether Act Was Accidental or Intentional
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 15 to BSA 13
  • 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 15?

Evidence Act Section 15 (Facts Bearing on Question Whether Act Was Accidental or Intentional) is now BSA Section 13 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 15 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 13. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

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