Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 11 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 11 corresponds to BSA Section 9 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 11 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 9 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 9 — When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant
Drafting note. No Change except in illustrations cities names are changed from Calcutta to Chennai and Lahore to Laddakh.
Facts not otherwise relevant are relevant-- (1) if they are inconsistent with any fact in issue or relevant fact; (2) if by themselves or in connection with other facts they make the existence or non-existence of any fact in issue or relevant fact highly probable or improbable. Illustrations. (a) The question is, whether A committed a crime at Chennai on a certain day. The fact that, on that day, A was at Ladakh is relevant. The fact that, near the time when the crime was committed, A was at a distance from the place where it was committed, which would render it highly improbable, though not i…
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 11 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 11 is BSA Section 9 — When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant.
Has the provision changed?
No Change except in illustrations cities names are changed from Calcutta to Chennai and Lahore to Laddakh.
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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