Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 148 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 148 corresponds to BSA Section 151 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 148 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 151 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 151 — Court to decide when question shall be asked and when witness compelled to answer
Drafting note. Word "namely" is added in its subsection (2).
(1) If any such question relates to a matter not relevant to the suit or proceeding, except in so far as it affects the credit of the witness by injuring his character, the Court shall decide whether or not the witness shall be compelled to answer it, and may, if it thinks fit, warn the witness that he is not obliged to answer it. (2) In exercising its discretion, the Court shall have regard to the following considerations, namely:-- (a) such questions are proper if they are of such a nature that the truth of the imputation conveyed by them would seriously affect the opinion of the Court as to…
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What is Evidence Act 148 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 148 is BSA Section 151 — Court to decide when question shall be asked and when witness compelled to answer.
Has the provision changed?
Word "namely" is added in its subsection (2).
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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