Evidence Act Section 38 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 38 corresponds to BSA Section 32 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 38 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 32 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 32 — Relevancy of statements as to any law contained in law books including electronic or digital form
Drafting note. Words "including in electronic or digital form" are added in heading as well as in the main text of the section.
When the Court has to form an opinion as to a law of any country, any statement of such law contained in a book purporting to be printed or published including in electronic or digital form under the authority of the Government of such country and to contain any such law, and any report of a ruling of the Courts of such country contained in a book including in electronic or digital form purporting to be a report of such rulings, is relevant.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 38 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 38 is BSA Section 32 — Relevancy of statements as to any law contained in law books including electronic or digital form.
Has the provision changed?
Words "including in electronic or digital form" are added in heading as well as in the main text of the 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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