Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 145 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 145 corresponds to BSA Section 148 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 145 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 148 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 148 — Cross- examination as to previous statements in writing
Drafting note. No change.
A witness may be cross-examined as to previous statements made by him in writing or reduced into writing, and relevant to matters in question, without such writing being shown to him, or being proved; but, if it is intended to contradict him by the writing, his attention must, before the writing can be proved, be called to those parts of it which are to be used for the purpose of contradicting him.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 145 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 145 is BSA Section 148 — Cross- examination as to previous statements 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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