Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 42 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 42 corresponds to BSA Section 36 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 42 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 36 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 36 — Relevancy and effect of judgments, orders or decrees, other than those mentioned in section35[41 IEA]
Drafting note. No change.
Judgments, orders or decrees other than those mentioned in section 35 are relevant if they relate to matters of a public nature relevant to the enquiry; but such judgments, orders or decrees are not conclusive proof of that which they state. Illustration. A sues B for trespass on his land. B alleges the existence of a public right of way over the land, which A denies. The existence of a decree in favour of the defendant, in a suit by A against C for a trespass on the same land, in which C alleged the existence of the same right of way, is relevant, but it is not conclusive proof that the right…
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 42 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 42 is BSA Section 36 — Relevancy and effect of judgments, orders or decrees, other than those mentioned in section35[41 IEA].
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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