Evidence Act Section 154 = BSA Section 154
Question by Party to Own Witness (Hostile Witness)
अपने ही साक्षी से पक्षकार द्वारा प्रश्न (प्रतिकूल साक्षी)
Overview
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Aspect | Evidence Act (Old) | BSA (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Section Number | Section 154 | Section 154 |
| Title | Question by Party to Own Witness (Hostile Witness) | Question by Party to Own Witness (Hostile Witness) |
| 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 154 to BSA 154
- 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 154?
Evidence Act Section 154 (Question by Party to Own Witness (Hostile Witness)) is now BSA Section 154 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.
Has Evidence Act Section 154 changed under BSA?
The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 154. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.
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