Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 161

IEA 161 in BSA: Section 164

Section 161 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 164 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 161 deals with right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IEA.

Indian Evidence Act

IEA 161 is now BSA 164.

Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory

Carried over
97% of the old wording kept
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. X
s. 161
Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory
Any writing referred to under the provisions of the two last preceding sections must be produced and shown to the adverse party if he requires it; such party may, if he pleases, cross-examine the witness thereupon.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. X
s. 164
Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory.
Any writing referred to under the provisions of the two last preceding sections shall be produced and shown to the adverse party if he requires it; such party may, if he pleases, cross-examine the witness thereupon.
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