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 provisionIndian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 56
New provision51
New ActBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
MappingMapped

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.

Read the full text of BSA Section 51

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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