Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 164 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 164 corresponds to BSA Section 167 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 164 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 167 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 167 — Using, as evidence, of document production of which was refused on notice
Drafting note. No change.
When a party refuses to produce a document which he has had notice to produce, he cannot afterwards use the document as evidence without the consent of the other party or the order of the Court. Illustration. A sues B on an agreement and gives B notice to produce it. At the trial, A calls for the document and B refuses to produce it. A gives secondary evidence of its contents. B seeks to produce the document itself to contradict the secondary evidence given by A, or in order to show that the agreement is not stamped. He cannot do so.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 164 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 164 is BSA Section 167 — Using, as evidence, of document production of which was refused 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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