Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 124 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 124 corresponds to BSA Section 130 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 124 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 130 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 130 — Official communications
Drafting note. No change.
No public officer shall be compelled to disclose communications made to him in official confidence, when he considers that the public interests would suffer by the disclosure.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 124 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 124 is BSA Section 130 — Official communications.
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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