Evidence Act Section 21 = BSA Section 19

Proof of Admissions Against Persons Making Them

स्वीकृतियाँ करने वाले व्यक्तियों के विरुद्ध उनका सबूत

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

Overview

Section 21 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with proof of admissions against persons making them. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 19. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.
Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 21 स्वीकृतियाँ करने वाले व्यक्तियों के विरुद्ध उनका सबूत से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 19 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 21 Section 19
Title Proof of Admissions Against Persons Making Them Proof of Admissions Against Persons Making Them
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 21 to BSA 19
  • 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 21?

Evidence Act Section 21 (Proof of Admissions Against Persons Making Them) is now BSA Section 19 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 21 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 19. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

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