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 provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 151 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 154 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
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.
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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