Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 83 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 83 corresponds to BSA Section 82 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 83 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 82 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 82 — Presumption as to maps or plans made by authority of Government
Drafting note. No change.
The Court shall presume that maps or plans purporting to be made by the authority of the Central Government or any State Government were so made, and are accurate; but maps or plans made for the purposes of any cause must be proved to be accurate.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 83 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 83 is BSA Section 82 — Presumption as to maps or plans made by authority of Government.
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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