Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 160 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 160 corresponds to BSA Section 163 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 160 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 163 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 163 — Testimony to facts stated in document mentioned in section 162[159]
Drafting note. No change.
A witness may also testify to facts mentioned in any such document as is mentioned in section 162, although he has no specific recollection of the facts themselves, if he is sure that the facts were correctly recorded in the document. Illustration. A book-keeper may testify to facts recorded by him in books regularly kept in the course of business, if he knows that the books were correctly kept, although he has forgotten the particular transactions entered.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 160 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 160 is BSA Section 163 — Testimony to facts stated in document mentioned in section 162[159].
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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