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Evidence Act Section 95 in BSA

Evidence Act Section 95 corresponds to BSA Section 98 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 95
New provision98
New ActBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
MappingMapped

BSA Section 98 — Evidence as to document unmeaning in reference to existing facts

Drafting note. In illustrations, " Calcutta" is replaced by "Kolkata".

When language used in a document is plain in itself, but is unmeaning in reference to existing facts, evidence may be given to show that it was used in a peculiar sense. Illustration. A sells to B, by deed, “my house in Kolkata”. A had no house in Kolkata, but it appears that he had a house at Howrah, of which B had been in possession since the execution of the deed. These facts may be proved to show that the deed related to the house at Howrah.

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Questions this page answers

What is Evidence Act 95 in BSA?

Evidence Act Section 95 is BSA Section 98 — Evidence as to document unmeaning in reference to existing facts.

Has the provision changed?

In illustrations, " Calcutta" is replaced by "Kolkata".

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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