Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Section 15

BSA 15: earlier IEA 17

Section 15 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaces Section 17 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. BSA 15 deals with admission defined. 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 15 was IEA 17.

Admission defined.

Carried over
98% of the old wording kept
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. II
s. 17
Admission defined
An admission is a statement, oral or documentary 3°[or contained in electronic form], which suggests any inference as to any fact in issue or relevant fact, and which is made by any of the persons, and under the circumstances, hereinafter mentioned.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. II
s. 15
Admission defined.
An admission is a statement, oral or documentary or contained in electronic form, which suggests any inference as to any fact in issue or relevant fact, and which is made by any of the persons, and under the circumstances, hereinafter mentioned.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsIEA 17 · Admission defined
BSA 14 · Existence of course of business when relevant.BSA 16 · Admission by party to proceeding or his agent.

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