Evidence Act Section 30 = BSA Section 28

Consideration of Proved Confession Affecting Person Making It and Co-Accused

सिद्ध संस्वीकृति पर विचार जो उसे करने वाले और सह-अभियुक्त को प्रभावित करे

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

Overview

Section 30 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with consideration of proved confession affecting person making it and co-accused. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 28. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.
Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 30 सिद्ध संस्वीकृति पर विचार जो उसे करने वाले और सह-अभियुक्त को प्रभावित करे से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 28 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 30 Section 28
Title Consideration of Proved Confession Affecting Person Making It and Co-Accused Consideration of Proved Confession Affecting Co-Accused
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 30 to BSA 28
  • 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 30?

Evidence Act Section 30 (Consideration of Proved Confession Affecting Person Making It and Co-Accused) is now BSA Section 28 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 30 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 28. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

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