Evidence Act Section 78 = BSA Section 77

Proof of Other Official Documents

अन्य शासकीय दस्तावेज़ों का सबूत

Public Documents & Certified Copies No Change in Punishment Non-Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 78 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with proof of other official documents. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 77. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.
Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 78 अन्य शासकीय दस्तावेज़ों का सबूत से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 77 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 78 Section 77
Title Proof of Other Official Documents Proof of Other Official Documents
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 78 to BSA 77
  • 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 78?

Evidence Act Section 78 (Proof of Other Official Documents) is now BSA Section 77 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 78 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 77. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

Legal Disclaimer

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