Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 158 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 158 corresponds to BSA Section 161 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 158 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 161 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 161 — What matters may be proved in connection with proved statement relevant under section 26 or 27. [ section 32 or 33]
Drafting note. No change.
Whenever any statement, relevant under section 26 or 27, is proved, all matters may be proved either in order to contradict or to corroborate it, or in order to impeach or confirm the credit of the person by whom it was made, which might have been proved if that person had been called as a witness and had denied upon cross-examination the truth of the matter suggested.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 158 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 158 is BSA Section 161 — What matters may be proved in connection with proved statement relevant under section 26 or 27. [ section 32 or 33].
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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