Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Section 34

BSA 34: earlier IEA 40

Section 34 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaces Section 40 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. BSA 34 deals with previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial. 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 34 was IEA 40.

Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. II
s. 40
Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial
The existence of any judgment, order or decree which by law prevents any Court from taking cognizance of a suit or holding a trial, is a relevant fact when the question is whether such Court ought to take cognizance of such suit or to hold such trial.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. II
s. 34
Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial.
The existence of any judgment, order or decree which by law prevents any Court from taking cognizance of a suit or holding a trial, is a relevant fact when the question is whether such Court ought to take cognizance of such suit or to hold such trial.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsIEA 40 · Previous judgments relevant to bar a…
BSA 33 · What evidence to be given when statement forms part of a conversation, document, electronic record, book or series of letters or papers.BSA 35 · Relevancy of certain judgments in probate, etc., jurisdiction.

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