Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Section 10

BSA 10: earlier IEA 12

Section 10 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaces Section 12 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. BSA 10 deals with facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant in suits for damages. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

BSA 10 was IEA 12.

Facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant in suits for damages.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. II
s. 12
In suits for damages, facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant
In suits in which damages are claimed, any fact which will enable the Court to determine the amount of damages which ought to be awarded, is relevant.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. II
s. 10
Facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant in suits for damages.
In suits in which damages are claimed, any fact which will enable the Court to determine the amount of damages which ought to be awarded, is relevant
Text from India Code
Related sectionsIEA 12 · In suits for damages, facts tending …
BSA 9 · When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant.BSA 11 · Facts relevant when right or custom is in question.

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