What is IEA 154 in BSA?

IEA 154 in BSA: Section 157

Section 154 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 157 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 154 deals with question by party to his own witness. 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 154 is now BSA 157.

Question by party to his own witness

Carried over

93% of the old wording kept

Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. X

s. 154

Question by party to his own witness

1[(1)] The Court may, in its discretion, permit the person who calls a witness to put any questions to him which might be put in cross-cxamination by the adverse party. 18°[(2) Nothing in this section shall disentitle the person so permitted under sub-section (1), to rely on any part of the evidence of such witness.]

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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. X

s. 157

Question by party to his own witness.

(1) The Court may, in its discretion, permit the person who calls a witness to put any question to him which might be put in cross-examination by the adverse party.

(2) Nothing in this section shall disentitle the person so permitted under sub-section (1), to rely on any part of the evidence of such witness.

Text from India Code