Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 106 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 106 corresponds to BSA Section 109 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 106 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 109 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 109 — Burden of proving fact especially within knowledge
Drafting note. No change.
When any fact is especially within the knowledge of any person, the burden of proving that fact is upon him. Illustrations. (a) When a person does an act with some intention other than that which the character and circumstances of the act suggest, the burden of proving that intention is upon him. (b) A is charged with travelling on a railway without a ticket. The burden of proving that he had a ticket is on him.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 106 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 106 is BSA Section 109 — Burden of proving fact especially within knowledge.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
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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