Evidence Act → BSA

Evidence Act Section 163 in BSA

Evidence Act Section 163 corresponds to BSA Section 166 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 163
New provision166
New ActBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
MappingMapped

BSA Section 166 — Giving, as evidence, of document called for and produced on notice

Drafting note. No change.

When a party calls for a document which he has given the other party notice to produce, and such document is produced and inspected by the party calling for its production, he is bound to give it as evidence if the party producing it requires him to do so.

Read the full text of BSA Section 166

Questions this page answers

What is Evidence Act 163 in BSA?

Evidence Act Section 163 is BSA Section 166 — Giving, as evidence, of document called for and produced on notice.

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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