Evidence Act Section 1 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 1 corresponds to BSA Section 1 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 1 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 1 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 1 — Short title, application and commencement
Drafting note. Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) provided that it extended to the whole of India, whereas Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) excludes this provision of territorial extent.
(1) This Act may be called the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. (2) It applies to all judicial proceedings in or before any Court, including Courts-martial, but not to affidavits presented to any Court or officer, nor to proceedings before an arbitrator. (3) It shall come into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 1 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 1 is BSA Section 1 — Short title, application and commencement.
Has the provision changed?
Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) provided that it extended to the whole of India, whereas Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) excludes this provision of territorial extent.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
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