. Evidence as to application of language to one of two sets of facts, to neither of which the whole correctly applies
Section 100 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with . Evidence as to application of language to one of two sets of facts, to neither of which the whole correctly applies. When the language used applies partly to one set of existing facts, and partly to another set of existing facts, but the whole of it does not apply correctly to either, evidence may be given to show to which of the two it was meant to apply. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2024.
When the language used applies partly to one set of existing facts, and partly to another set of existing facts, but the whole of it does not apply correctly to either, evidence may be given to show to which of the two it was meant to apply.
Illustration
A agrees to sell to B "my land at X in the occupation of Y". A has land at X, but not in the occupation of Y, and he has land in the occupation of Y but it is not at X. Evidence may be given of facts showing which he meant to sell.
Section 100, The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Act 47 of 2023).
Replaces a provision of the Indian Evidence Act
IEA 97 Evidence as to application of language to one of two sets of facts, to neither of which the whole correctly applies Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
Measured by comparing the text of the two provisions, not taken from an official correspondence table — there is no machine-readable one. See both texts side by side before relying on it.
Both regimes are live. The repealed enactment still governs what happened while it was in force. We never redirect one to the other.
Questions about Section 100
What does Section 100 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam deal with?
Section 100 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam is headed ". Evidence as to application of language to one of two sets of facts, to neither of which the whole correctly applies". When the language used applies partly to one set of existing facts, and partly to another set of existing facts, but the whole of it does not apply correctly to either, evidence may be given to show to which of the two it was meant to apply.
How do I find court cases under Section 100 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: BSA 100, section 100 BSA, section 100 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. People searching for it also type bsa 100 miler award requirements and bsa 100g. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 100 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, and has it changed?
It carries forward IEA 97 (Evidence as to application of language to one of two sets of facts, to neither of which the whole correctly applies), so the judgments decided under that provision are the case law on this one.
When did Section 100 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam come into force?
Section 100 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, cited as BSA 100, came into force on 01 Jul 2024, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 26. Cases in which statement of relevant fact by person who is dead or cannot be found, etc., is relevant1128 words
- 12. Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling1076 words
- 95. Exclusion of evidence of oral agreement815 words
- 2. Definitions794 words
- 6. Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct773 words
- 63. Admissibility of electronic records764 words
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