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 provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 163 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 166 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
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.
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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