Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 62 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 62 corresponds to BSA Section 57 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 62 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 57 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 57 — Primary evidence
Drafting note. 4 new explanations are added.
Primary evidence means the document itself produced for the inspection of the Court. Explanation 1.--Where a document is executed in several parts, each part is primary evidence of the document. Explanation 2.--Where a document is executed in counterpart, each counterpart being executed by one or some of the parties only, each counterpart is primary evidence as against the parties executing it Explanation 3.--Where a number of documents are all made by one uniform process, as in the case of printing, lithography or photography, each is primary evidence of the contents of the rest; but, where t…
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 62 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 62 is BSA Section 57 — Primary evidence.
Has the provision changed?
4 new explanations are added.
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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