Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 156 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 156 corresponds to BSA Section 159 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 156 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 159 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 159 — Questions tending to corroborate evidence of relevant fact, admissible
Drafting note. No change.
When a witness whom it is intended to corroborate gives evidence of any relevant fact, he may be questioned as to any other circumstances which he observed at or near to the time or place at which such relevant fact occurred, if the Court is of opinion that such circumstances, if proved, would corroborate the testimony of the witness as to the relevant fact which he testifies Illustration. A, an accomplice, gives an account of a robbery in which he took part. He describes various incidents unconnected with the robbery which occurred on his way to and from the place where it was committed. Inde…
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What is Evidence Act 156 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 156 is BSA Section 159 — Questions tending to corroborate evidence of relevant fact, admissible.
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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