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Enacted 2023Criminal LawsMVP

भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Replaces the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Modernises rules on relevancy, admissibility, electronic evidence, and judicial notice.

Sections
170
Chapters
12
Tier
Tier 1

Key Sections & Penalties

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) at a Glance

SectionTypeProvisionApplicabilityDetails / Penalty
§61procedural
Admissibility of electronic records
-Administrative / Structural
§121procedural
Burden of proof
-Administrative / Structural

Maximum punishments as prescribed by the Act. Actual sentencing depends on facts, prior convictions and judicial discretion.

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Year
2023
Sections
170
Chapters
12
Tier
Tier 1
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