What is Section 59 IEA under the new criminal law?

Section 59 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is corresponds as Section 54 BSA of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 — Proof of facts by oral evidence.

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Section 59 IEA → Section 54 BSA

Proof of facts by oral evidence

Corresponds

Equivalence

Section 59 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is corresponds as Section 54 BSA (Proof of facts by oral evidence) 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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