Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 125 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 125 corresponds to BSA Section 131 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 125 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 131 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 131 — Information as to commission of offences
Drafting note. No change.
No Magistrate or police officer shall be compelled to say when he got any information as to the commission of any offence, and no revenue officer shall be compelled to say when he got any information as to the commission of any offence against the public revenue. Explanation. --"revenue officer" means any officer employed in or about the business of any branch of the public revenue.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 125 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 125 is BSA Section 131 — Information as to commission of offences.
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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