Compare Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 with Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
| new_releasesB.S.A. Section | B.S.A. Description | historyEvidence Act Section | Evidence Act Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short title, application and commencement. | 1 | Short title. Extent. Commencement of Act. |
| 2 | Repealed | — | — |
| 2 | Definitions. | 2 | Definitions. |
| 3 | Interpretation clause. | 3 | Interpretation clause. |
| 4 | May Presume, Shall presume, Conclusive proof. | 4 | May Presume. Shall presume. Conclusive proof. |
| 3 | Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts. | 5 | Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts. Closely connected facts. |
| 4 | Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction. | 6 | Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction. |
| 5 | Facts which are occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue or relevant facts. | 7 | Facts which are the occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue. |
| 6 | Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct. | 8 | Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct. |
| 7 | Facts necessary to explain or introduce fact in issue or relevant facts. | 9 | Facts necessary to explain or introduce relevant facts. |
| 8 | Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common design. | 10 | Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common design. |
| 9 | When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant. | 11 | When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant. |
| 10 | Facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant in suits for damages. | 12 | In suits for damages, facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant. |
| 11 | Facts relevant when right or custom is in question. | 13 | Facts relevant when right or custom is in question. |
| 12 | Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling. | 14 | Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body of bodily feeling. |
| 13 | Facts bearing on question whether act was accidental or intentional. | 15 | Facts bearing on question whether act was accidental or intentional. |
| 14 | Existence of course of business when relevant. | 16 | Existence of course of business when relevant. |
| 15 | Admission defined. | 17 | Admission defined. |
| 16 | Admission by party to proceeding or his agent. | 18 | Admission by party to proceeding or his agent; by suitor in representative character; by party interested in subject-matter; by person from whom interest derived. |
| 17 | Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit. | 19 | Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit. |
