Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 139

IEA 139 in BSA: Section 144

Section 139 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 144 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 139 deals with cross-examination of person called to produce a document. 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 139 is now BSA 144.

Cross-examination of person called to produce a document

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. X
s. 139
Cross-examination of person called to produce a document
A person summoned to produce a document does not become a witness by the mere fact that he produces it, and cannot be cross-examined unless and until he is called as a witness.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. X
s. 144
Cross examination of person called to produce a document.
A person summoned to produce a document does not become a witness by the mere fact that he produces it, and cannot be cross-examined unless and until he is called as a witness.
Text from India Code
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