Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 157

IEA 157 in BSA: Section 160

Section 157 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 160 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 157 deals with former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IEA.

Indian Evidence Act

IEA 157 is now BSA 160.

Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact

Carried over
95% of the old wording kept
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. X
s. 157
Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact
In order to corroborate the testimony of a witness, any former statement made by such witness relating to the same fact, at or about the time when the fact tookplace, or beforeany authority legally competent to investigate the fact, may be proved.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. X
s. 160
Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact.
In order to corroborate the testimony of a witness, any former statement made by such witness relating to the same fact, at or about the time when the fact took place, or before any authority legally competent to investigate the fact, may be proved.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsBSA 160 · Former statements of witness may be …
IEA 156 · Questions tending to corroborate evidence of relevant fact, admissibleIEA 158 · What matters may be proved in connection with proved statement relevant under Section 32 or 33

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