Evidence Act Section 30 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 30 corresponds to BSA Section 24 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 30 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 24 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 24 — Consideration of proved confession affecting person making it and others jointly under trial for same offence
Drafting note. A new explanation II is added, mentioning that "A trial of more persons than one held in the absence of the accused who has absconded or who fails to comply with a proclamation issued under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, shall be deemed to be a joint trial for the purpose of this section."
When more persons than one are being tried jointly for the same offence, and a confession made by one of such persons affecting himself and some other of such persons is proved, the Court may take into consideration such confession as against such other person as well as against the person who makes such confession. Explanation I.--"Offence", as used in this section, includes the abetment of, or attempt to commit, the offence. Explanation II.--A trial of more persons than one held in the absence of the accused who has absconded or who fails to comply with a proclamation issued under section 84…
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 30 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 30 is BSA Section 24 — Consideration of proved confession affecting person making it and others jointly under trial for same offence.
Has the provision changed?
A new explanation II is added, mentioning that "A trial of more persons than one held in the absence of the accused who has absconded or who fails to comply with a proclamation issued under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, shall be deemed to be a joint trial for the purpose of this section."
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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