What is Section 137 IEA under the new criminal law?

Section 137 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is corresponds as Section 142 BSA of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 — Examination of witnesses.

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Section 137 IEA → Section 142 BSA

Examination of witnesses

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Equivalence

Section 137 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is corresponds as Section 142 BSA (Examination of witnesses) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, effective 1 July 2024.

Old law

IEA

Indian Evidence Act, 1872

New law (from 1 July 2024)

BSA

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

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