Evidence Act → BSA

Evidence Act Section 151 in BSA

Evidence Act Section 151 corresponds to BSA Section 154 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 151
New provision154
New ActBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
MappingMapped

BSA Section 154 — Indecent and scandalous questions

Drafting note. No change.

The Court may forbid any questions or inquiries which it regards as indecent or scandalous, although such questions or inquiries may have some bearing on the questions before the Court, unless they relate to facts in issue, or to matters necessary to be known in order to determine whether or not the facts in issue existed.

Read the full text of BSA Section 154

Questions this page answers

What is Evidence Act 151 in BSA?

Evidence Act Section 151 is BSA Section 154 — Indecent and scandalous questions.

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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