Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 133 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 133 corresponds to BSA Section 138 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 133 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 138 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 138 — Accomplice
Drafting note. Words "merely because" are replaced by "if".
An accomplice shall be a competent witness against an accused person; and a conviction is not illegal if it proceeds upon the corroborated testimony of an accomplice.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 133 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 133 is BSA Section 138 — Accomplice.
Has the provision changed?
Words "merely because" are replaced by "if".
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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