Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 137 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 137 corresponds to BSA Section 142 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 137 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 142 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 142 — Examination of witnesses
Drafting note. Paragraphs are numbered as subsections (1), (2) and (3), and headings of paragraph are excluded.
(1) The examination of a witness by the party who calls him shall be called his examination-in-chief. (2) The examination of a witness by the adverse party shall be called his cross-examination. (3) The examination of a witness, subsequent to the cross-examination, by the party who called him, shall be called his re-examination.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 137 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 137 is BSA Section 142 — Examination of witnesses.
Has the provision changed?
Paragraphs are numbered as subsections (1), (2) and (3), and headings of paragraph are excluded.
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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