Evidence Act Section 88A = BSA Section 87

Presumption as to Electronic Messages

इलेक्ट्रॉनिक संदेशों की उपधारणा

Presumptions as to Documents Punishment Changed Non-Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 88A of the Indian Evidence Act (1872) dealt with presumption as to electronic messages. Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 87. The BSA modernizes the evidence law framework while retaining the core principles.

Hindi भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (1872) की धारा 88A इलेक्ट्रॉनिक संदेशों की उपधारणा से संबंधित थी। भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम (BSA) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 87 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect Evidence Act (Old) BSA (New)
Section Number Section 88A Section 87
Title Presumption as to Electronic Messages Presumption as to Electronic Messages
Punishment N/A (Evidence Law) N/A (Evidence Law)
Changed
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 88A to BSA 87
  • BSA modernizes the evidence framework with updated terminology
  • Notable updates in scope or applicability under the new law

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BSA equivalent of Evidence Act Section 88A?

Evidence Act Section 88A (Presumption as to Electronic Messages) is now BSA Section 87 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has Evidence Act Section 88A changed under BSA?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BSA Section 87. The BSA reorganizes the evidence law with updated language and some refinements.

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