Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 19 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 19 corresponds to BSA Section 17 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 19 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 17 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 17 — Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit
Drafting note. No change.
Statements made by persons whose position or liability, it is necessary to prove as against any party to the suit, are admissions, if such statements would be relevant as against such persons in relation to such position or liability in a suit brought by or against them, and if they are made whilst the person making them occupies such position or is subject to such liability Illustration A undertakes to collect rents for B. B sues A for not collecting rent due from C to B. A denies that rent was due from C to B. A statement by C that he owed B rent is an admission, and is a relevant fact as ag…
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 19 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 19 is BSA Section 17 — Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit.
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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