Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Section 129

BSA 129: earlier IEA 123

Section 129 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaces Section 123 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. BSA 129 deals with evidence as to affairs of State. 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 129 was IEA 123.

Evidence as to affairs of State.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. IX
s. 123
Evidence as to affairs of State
No one shall be permitted to give any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to any affairs of State, except with the permission of the officer at the head of the department concerned, who shall give or withhold such permission as he thinks fit.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. IX
s. 129
Evidence as to affairs of State.
No one shall be permitted to give any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to any affairs of State, except with the permission of the officer at the head of the department concerned, who shall give or withhold such permission as he thinks fit.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsIEA 123 · Evidence as to affairs of State
BSA 128 · Communications during marriage.BSA 130 · Official communications.

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