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Evidence Act Section 161 in BSA

Evidence Act Section 161 corresponds to BSA Section 164 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 161
New provision164
New ActBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
MappingMapped

BSA Section 164 — Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory

Drafting note. Word "must" is replaced by "shall".

Any writing referred to under the provisions of the two last preceding sections shall be produced and shown to the adverse party if he requires it; such party may, if he pleases, cross-examine the witness thereupon.

Read the full text of BSA Section 164

Questions this page answers

What is Evidence Act 161 in BSA?

Evidence Act Section 161 is BSA Section 164 — Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory.

Has the provision changed?

Word "must" is replaced by "shall".

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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