Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 65 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 65 corresponds to BSA Section 60 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 65 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 60 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 60 — Cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given
Drafting note. The word "namely" is added and paragraph of clause (a) are numbered as (i), (ii), and (iii).
Secondary evidence may be given of the existence, condition, or contents of a document in the following cases, namely:-- (a) when the original is shown or appears to be in the possession or power-- (i) of the person against whom the document is sought to be proved; or (ii) of any person out of reach of, or not subject to, the process of the Court; or (iii) of any person legally bound to produce it, and when, after the notice mentioned in section 64 such person does not produce it; (b) when the existence, condition or contents of the original have been proved to be admitted in writing by the pe…
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 65 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 65 is BSA Section 60 — Cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given.
Has the provision changed?
The word "namely" is added and paragraph of clause (a) are numbered as (i), (ii), and (iii).
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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