Evidence Act → BSA

Evidence Act Section 152 in BSA

Evidence Act Section 152 corresponds to BSA Section 155 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 152
New provision155
New ActBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
MappingMapped

BSA Section 155 — Questions intended to insult or annoy

Drafting note. No change.

The Court shall forbid any question which appears to it to be intended to insult or annoy, or which, though proper in itself, appears to the Court needlessly offensive in form.

Read the full text of BSA Section 155

Questions this page answers

What is Evidence Act 152 in BSA?

Evidence Act Section 152 is BSA Section 155 — Questions intended to insult or annoy.

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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