Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 144 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 144 corresponds to BSA Section 147 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 144 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 147 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 147 — Evidence as to matters in writing
Drafting note. No change.
Any witness may be asked, while under examination, whether any contract, grant or other disposition of property, as to which he is giving evidence, was not contained in a document, and if he says that it was, or if he is about to make any statement as to the contents of any document, which, in the opinion of the Court, ought to be produced, the adverse party may object to such evidence being given until such document is produced, or until facts have been proved which entitle the party who called the witness to give secondary evidence of it. Explanation. --A witness may give oral evidence of st…
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 144 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 144 is BSA Section 147 — Evidence as to matters in writing.
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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