Category: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

  • Facts Necessary to Explain (S. 7 BSA)

    Facts Necessary to Explain (S. 7 BSA)

    Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Part II > Facts Necessary to Explain (S. 7 BSA) Section 7 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with relevancy of facts which are introductory or explanatory in nature, or supports or rebuts a fact in issue or a relevant fact, or which…

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  • Motive, Preparation and Previous or Subsequent Conduct (S. 6 BSA)

    Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Part II > Motive, Preparation and Previous or Subsequent Conduct (S. 6 BSA) Facts and proof are the two things that combine to form evidence, which the court may or may not accept as showing the merit or otherwise of a partyโ€™s case. Where…

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  • Facts Which are Occasions, Cause, Effect or Opportunity (S. 5 BSA)

    Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Part II > Motive, Facts Which are Occasions, Cause, Effect or Opportunity (S. 5 BSA) Section 4 and the succeeding sections of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 embody the rule of admission of evidence relating to what is commonly known as res gestae. Section…

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  • Res Gestae (S.4 BSA)

    Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Part II > Res Gestae (S.4 BSA) According to Section 3 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), evidence may be given in any suit or proceedings of the existence or non-existence of every fact in issue and of such other facts as are…

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  • Conclusive Proof under the BSA, 2023

    Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Part I > Conclusive Proof under the BSA, 2023 The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, serves as the cornerstone of evidentiary law in India. One of its most significant and unique aspects is the concept of conclusive proof, which operates as a rule of evidence…

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  • Relevant Facts under BSA, 2023

    Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Part I > Relevant Facts under BSA, 2023 Facts and proof are the two things that combine to form evidence, which the court may or may not accept as showing the merit or otherwise of a partyโ€™s case. Where the court believes the facts…

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  • Significance of Fact in Issue in Legal Proceedings

    Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Part I > Significance of Fact in Issue in Legal Proceedings In evidence law, facts play a crucial role in determining the outcome of legal proceedings. Facts are classified into various categories, which serve as the foundation for evaluating the truthfulness and relevance of…

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  • Facts and Their Classification Under the BSA, 2023 (S. 2(f) BSA, 2023)

    Facts and Their Classification Under the BSA, 2023 (S. 2(f) BSA, 2023)

    Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Part I > Facts and Their Classification (S. 2(f) BSA, 2023) The Law of Evidence revolves around two cardinal things: facts and proof. It is these two things that combine to form evidence, which the court may or may not accept as showing the…

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  • Applicability of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (S. 1)

    Applicability of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (S. 1)

    Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Part I > Facts and Their Classification The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, is a comprehensive legislation that governs the law of evidence in India. The Act came into effect on July 1, 2023. In this article, we shall discuss the applicability of the Bharatiya…

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  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: An Overview

    Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: An Overview

    Law and You >Procedural Laws > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 > Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: An Overview The law of evidence is a fundamental part of our legal system which is primarily based on the principle that an accused person is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. It provides the rules and guidelines for…

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