Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 131

IEA 131 in BSA: Section 136

Section 131 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 136 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 131 deals with production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IEA.

Indian Evidence Act

IEA 131 is now BSA 136.

Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. IX
s. 131
Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce
No one shall be compelled to produce documents in his possession or electronic records under his control, which any other person would be entitled to refuse to produce if they were in his possession or control, unless such last-mentioned person consents to their production.]
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. IX
s. 136
Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce.
No one shall be compelled to produce documents in his possession or electronic records under his control, which any other person would be entitled to refuse to produce if they were in his possession or control, unless such last-mentioned person consents to their production.
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