Evidence Act Section 27 = BSA Section 25
How Much of Information Received from Accused May Be Proved
अभियुक्त से प्राप्त जानकारी का कितना भाग सिद्ध किया जा सकता है
Overview
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Aspect | Evidence Act (Old) | BSA (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Section Number | Section 27 | Section 25 |
| Title | How Much of Information Received from Accused May Be Proved | How Much of Information Received from Accused May Be Proved |
| 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 27 to BSA 25
- 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 27?
Evidence Act Section 27 (How Much of Information Received from Accused May Be Proved) is now BSA Section 25 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.
Has Evidence Act Section 27 changed under BSA?
The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 25. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.
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