Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Section 45

BSA 45: earlier IEA 51

Section 45 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaces Section 51 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. BSA 45 deals with grounds of opinion, when relevant. 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 45 was IEA 51.

Grounds of opinion, when relevant.

Carried over
90% of the old wording kept
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. II
s. 51
Grounds of opinion, when relevant
Whenever the opinion of any living person is relevant, the grounds on which such opinion is based are also relevant.
Illustration An expert may give an account of experiments performed by him for the purpose of forming his opinion. Character when relevant
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. II
s. 45
Grounds of opinion, when relevant.
Whenever the opinion of any living person is relevant, the grounds on which such opinion is based are also relevant.
Illustrations.
An expert may give an account of experiments performed by him for the purpose of forming his opinion.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsIEA 51 · Grounds of opinion, when relevant
BSA 44 · Opinion on relationship, when relevant.BSA 46 · In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant.

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