Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 12

IEA 12 in BSA: Section 10

Section 12 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 10 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 12 deals with in suits for damages, facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IEA.

Indian Evidence Act

IEA 12 is now BSA 10.

In suits for damages, facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant

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
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