What evidence to be given when statement forms part of a conversation, document, electronic record, book or series of letters or papers
Section 39 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with what evidence to be given when statement forms part of a conversation, document, electronic record, book or series of letters or papers. When any statement of which evidence is given forms part of a longer statement, or of a conversation or part of an isolated document, or is contained in a document which forms part of a book, or is contained in part of electronic record or of a connected series of letters or papers, evidence shall b The Act came into force on 01 Sep 1872. Repealed by section 170 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (47 of 2023) with effect from 1 July 2024, but conduct before that date is still charged, tried and appealed under it.
When any statement of which evidence is given
forms part of a longer statement, or of a conversation or part of an isolated document, or is contained in a document which forms part of a book, or is contained in part of electronic record or of a connected series of letters or papers, evidence shall be given of so much and no more of the statement, conversation, document, electronic record, book or series of letters or papers as the Court considers necessary in that particular case to the full understanding of the nature and effect of the statement, and of the circumstances under which it was made.] JUDGMENTS OF COURTS OF JUSTICE WHEN RELEVANT
Section 39, The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Act 1 of 1872).
Now in the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
BSA 33 What evidence to be given when statement forms part of a conversation, document, electronic record, book or series of letters or papers Text carried over almost unchanged 97%
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 The repealed enactment still governs what happened while it was in force.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 39
What does Section 39 of the Indian Evidence Act deal with?
Section 39 of the Indian Evidence Act is headed "What evidence to be given when statement forms part of a conversation, document, electronic record, book or series of letters or papers". When any statement of which evidence is given forms part of a longer statement, or of a conversation or part of an isolated document, or is contained in a document which forms part of a book, or is contained in part of electronic record or of a connected series of letters or papers, evidence shall b
How do I find court cases under Section 39 of the Indian Evidence Act?
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: IEA 39, section 39 IEA, section 39 of the Indian Evidence Act. People searching for it also type evidence act 39r and canada evidence act section 39. 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 39 of the Indian Evidence Act, and has it changed?
For anything done on or after 1 July 2024 the provision to read is BSA 33 (What evidence to be given when statement forms part of a conversation, document, electronic record, book or series of letters or papers), which replaced it; conduct before that date is still charged, tried and appealed under this section.
When did Section 39 of the Indian Evidence Act come into force?
Section 39 of the Indian Evidence Act, cited as IEA 39, came into force on 01 Sep 1872, having been enacted on 15 Mar 1872. It is no longer in force.
Other sections of this Act
- 32. Cases in which statement of relevant fact by person who is dead or cannot be found, etc., is relevant1207 words
- 14. Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body of bodily feeling1080 words
- 92. Exclusion of evidence of oral agreement809 words
- 8. Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct773 words
- 65B. Admissibility of electronic records743 words
- 3. Interpretation-clause667 words
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