Questions tending to corroborate evidence of relevant fact, admissible
Section 159 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deals with questions tending to corroborate evidence of relevant fact, admissible. When a witness whom it is intended to corroborate gives evidence of any relevant fact, he may be questioned as to any other circumstances which he observed at or near to the time or place at which such relevant fact occurred, if the Court is of opinion that such circumstances, if proved, would corro The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2024.
When a witness whom it is intended to corroborate gives evidence of any relevant fact, he may be questioned as to any other circumstances which he observed at or near to the time or place at which such relevant fact occurred, if the Court is of opinion that such circumstances, if proved, would corroborate the testimony of the witness as to the relevant fact which he testifies
Illustration.
A, an accomplice, gives an account of a robbery in which he took part. He describes various incidents unconnected with the robbery which occurred on his way to and from the place where it was committed. Independent evidence of these facts may be given in order to corroborate his evidence as to the robbery itself.
Section 159, The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Act 47 of 2023).
Replaces a provision of the Indian Evidence Act
IEA 156 Questions tending to corroborate evidence of relevant fact, admissible Text carried over almost unchanged 100%
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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 The repealed enactment still governs what happened while it was in force.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 159
What does Section 159 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam deal with?
Section 159 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam is headed "Questions tending to corroborate evidence of relevant fact, admissible". When a witness whom it is intended to corroborate gives evidence of any relevant fact, he may be questioned as to any other circumstances which he observed at or near to the time or place at which such relevant fact occurred, if the Court is of opinion that such circumstances, if proved, would corro
How do I find court cases under Section 159 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 159, section 159 BSA, section 159 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. People searching for it also type bsa troop 159. 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 159 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, and has it changed?
It carries forward IEA 156 (Questions tending to corroborate evidence of relevant fact, admissible), so the judgments decided under that provision are the case law on this one.
When did Section 159 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam come into force?
Section 159 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, cited as BSA 159, 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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