Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 123 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 123 corresponds to BSA Section 129 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 123 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 129 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 129 — Evidence as to affairs of State
Drafting note. No change.
No one shall be permitted to give any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to any affairs of State, except with the permission of the officer at the head of the department concerned, who shall give or withhold such permission as he thinks fit.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 123 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 123 is BSA Section 129 — Evidence as to affairs of State.
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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