Evidence Act Section 22 = BSA Section 20

When Oral Admissions as to Contents of Documents Are Relevant

जब दस्तावेज़ों की अंतर्वस्तु के बारे में मौखिक स्वीकृतियाँ सुसंगत हों

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

Overview

Section 22 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with when oral admissions as to contents of documents are relevant. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 20. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.

Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 22 जब दस्तावेज़ों की अंतर्वस्तु के बारे में मौखिक स्वीकृतियाँ सुसंगत हों से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 20 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 22 Section 20
Title When Oral Admissions as to Contents of Documents Are Relevant When Oral Admissions as to Contents of Documents Are Relevant
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 22 to BSA 20
  • 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 22?

Evidence Act Section 22 (When Oral Admissions as to Contents of Documents Are Relevant) is now BSA Section 20 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 22 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 20. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

Legal Disclaimer

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