Evidence Act Section 84 = BSA Section 83

Presumption as to Collections of Laws and Reports of Decisions

विधि संग्रहों और विनिश्चय रिपोर्टों की उपधारणा

Presumptions as to Documents No Change in Punishment Non-Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 84 of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with presumption as to collections of laws and reports of decisions. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 83. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.

Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 84 विधि संग्रहों और विनिश्चय रिपोर्टों की उपधारणा से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 83 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 84 Section 83
Title Presumption as to Collections of Laws and Reports of Decisions Presumption as to Collections of Laws and Reports of Decisions
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 84 to BSA 83
  • 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 84?

Evidence Act Section 84 (Presumption as to Collections of Laws and Reports of Decisions) is now BSA Section 83 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 84 changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 83. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

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