Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 56 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 56 corresponds to BSA Section 51 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 56 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 51 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 51 — Fact judicially noticeable need not be proved
Drafting note. No change.
No fact of which the Court will take judicial notice need be proved.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 56 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 56 is BSA Section 51 — Fact judicially noticeable need not 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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