Evidence Act → BSA

Evidence Act Section 110 in BSA

Evidence Act Section 110 corresponds to BSA Section 113 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 110
New provision113
New ActBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
MappingMapped

BSA Section 113 — Burden of proof as to ownership

Drafting note. No change.

When the question is whether any person is owner of anything of which he is shown to be in possession, the burden of proving that he is not the owner is on the person who affirms that he is not the owner.

Read the full text of BSA Section 113

Questions this page answers

What is Evidence Act 110 in BSA?

Evidence Act Section 110 is BSA Section 113 — Burden of proof as to ownership.

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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