Evidence Act Section 24 = BSA Section 22

Confession Caused by Inducement, Threat or Promise

प्रलोभन, धमकी या वचन से कराई गई संस्वीकृति

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

Overview

Section 24 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with confession caused by inducement, threat or promise. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 22. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.
Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 24 प्रलोभन, धमकी या वचन से कराई गई संस्वीकृति से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 22 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 24 Section 22
Title Confession Caused by Inducement, Threat or Promise Confession Caused by Inducement, Threat or Promise
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 24 to BSA 22
  • 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 24?

Evidence Act Section 24 (Confession Caused by Inducement, Threat or Promise) is now BSA Section 22 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 24 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 22. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

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