Evidence Act → BSA

Evidence Act Section 150 in BSA

Evidence Act Section 150 corresponds to BSA Section 153 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 150
New provision153
New ActBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
MappingMapped

BSA Section 153 — Procedure of Court in case of question being asked without reasonable grounds

Drafting note. Word "barrister, attorney, pleader or vakil" are replaced by "advocate".

If the Court is of opinion that any such question was asked without reasonable grounds, it may, if it was asked by any advocate, report the circumstances of the case to the High Court or other authority to which such advocate is subject in the exercise of his profession.

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Questions this page answers

What is Evidence Act 150 in BSA?

Evidence Act Section 150 is BSA Section 153 — Procedure of Court in case of question being asked without reasonable grounds.

Has the provision changed?

Word "barrister, attorney, pleader or vakil" are replaced by "advocate".

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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