Evidence Act Section 32 = BSA Section 30

Cases in Which Statement of Relevant Fact by Person Who Is Dead or Cannot Be Found (Dying Declaration)

ऐसे मामले जिनमें मृत या अनुपलब्ध व्यक्ति का कथन (मृत्युकालिक कथन)

Statements by Persons Who Cannot Be Called No Change in Punishment Non-Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 32 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with cases in which statement of relevant fact by person who is dead or cannot be found (dying declaration). Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 30. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.
Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 32 ऐसे मामले जिनमें मृत या अनुपलब्ध व्यक्ति का कथन (मृत्युकालिक कथन) से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 30 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 32 Section 30
Title Cases in Which Statement of Relevant Fact by Person Who Is Dead or Cannot Be Found (Dying Declaration) Cases in Which Statement of Relevant Fact by Person Who Is Dead or Cannot Be Found
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 32 to BSA 30
  • 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 32?

Evidence Act Section 32 (Cases in Which Statement of Relevant Fact by Person Who Is Dead or Cannot Be Found (Dying Declaration)) is now BSA Section 30 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 32 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 30. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

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