Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 165 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 165 corresponds to BSA Section 168 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 165 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 168 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 168 — Judge's power to put questions or order production
Drafting note. Words "proper", "please" and "relevant or irrelevant" are excluded. Word "agents" is replaced by "representatives".
The Judge may, in order to discover or obtain proof of relevant facts, ask any question he considers necessary, in any form, at any time, of any witness, or of the parties about any fact; and may order the production of any document or thing; and neither the parties nor their representatives shall be entitled to make any objection to any such question or order, nor, without the leave of the Court, to cross-examine any witness upon any answer given in reply to any such question: Provided that the judgment must be based upon facts declared by this Adhiniyam to be relevant, and duly proved: Provi…
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 165 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 165 is BSA Section 168 — Judge's power to put questions or order production.
Has the provision changed?
Words "proper", "please" and "relevant or irrelevant" are excluded. Word "agents" is replaced by "representatives".
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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