Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 123

IEA 123 in BSA: Section 129

Section 123 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 129 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 123 deals with evidence as to affairs of State. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IEA. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Indian Evidence Act

IEA 123 is now BSA 129.

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No one shall be permitted to give any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to any affairs of State, except with the permission of the officer at the head of the department concerned, who shall give or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No one shall be permitted to give any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to any affairs of State, except with the permission of the officer at the head of the department concerned, who shall give or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 sectionsBSA 129 · Evidence as to affairs of State.
IEA 122 · Communications during marriageIEA 124 · Official communications

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