Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 153 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 153 corresponds to BSA Section 156 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 153 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 156 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 156 — Exclusion of evidence to contradict answers to questions testing veracity
Drafting note. "Lahore" and Calcutta" are replaced by "Goa" and "Varanasi" respectively.
When a witness has been asked and has answered any question which is relevant to the inquiry only in so far as it tends to shake his credit by injuring his character, no evidence shall be given to contradict him; but, if he answers falsely, he may afterwards be charged with giving false evidence. Exception 1.--If a witness is asked whether he has been previously convicted of any crime and denies it, evidence may be given of his previous conviction. Exception 2.--If a witness is asked any question tending to impeach his impartiality, and answers it by denying the facts suggested, he may be cont…
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 153 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 153 is BSA Section 156 — Exclusion of evidence to contradict answers to questions testing veracity.
Has the provision changed?
"Lahore" and Calcutta" are replaced by "Goa" and "Varanasi" respectively.
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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