Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 44 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 44 corresponds to BSA Section 38 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 44 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 38 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 38 — Fraud or collusion in obtaining judgment, or incompetency of Court, may be proved
Drafting note. No change.
Any party to a suit or other proceeding may show that any judgment, order or decree which is relevant under section 34, 35 or 36, and which has been proved by the adverse party, was delivered by a Court not competent to deliver it, or was obtained by fraud or collusion.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 44 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 44 is BSA Section 38 — Fraud or collusion in obtaining judgment, or incompetency of Court, may be proved.
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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