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In short: Chapter I of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 covers preliminary. It contains 2 sections (sections 1 to 2). The BSA replaced the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 from 1 July 2024; the old Evidence Act number is shown against each section. Part of our BSA index.
हिंदी में: भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम, 2023 का अध्याय I (प्रारंभिक) — धारा 1 से 2 तक। हर धारा के सामने पुरानी साक्ष्य अधिनियम की धारा दी गई है।
All sections of BSA Chapter I (Sections 1 to 2)
| Section | Title | Old Evidence Act | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short title, application and commencement | 1 | Name of the Adhiniyam, its application to proceedings in courts (not affidavits or arbitration) and its commencement on 1 July 2024. |
| 2 | Definitions | 3 | Definitions, including court, document (which includes electronic and digital records), evidence, fact and proved. |
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Prepared by Adv. Mridul Jindal, Law Chambers of Mridul Jindal, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. Last updated 11 November 2026. Summaries are in plain English for general information and are not the text of the law or legal advice; always read the official text on India Code. Disclaimer.
