Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 51

IEA 51 in BSA: Section 45

Section 51 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 45 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 51 deals with grounds of opinion, when relevant. 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 51 is now BSA 45.

Grounds of opinion, when relevant

Carried over
90% of the old wording kept
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. II
s. 51
Grounds of opinion, when relevant
Whenever the opinion of any living person is relevant, the grounds on which such opinion is based are also relevant.
Illustration An expert may give an account of experiments performed by him for the purpose of forming his opinion. Character when relevant
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. II
s. 45
Grounds of opinion, when relevant.
Whenever the opinion of any living person is relevant, the grounds on which such opinion is based are also relevant.
Illustrations.
An expert may give an account of experiments performed by him for the purpose of forming his opinion.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsBSA 45 · Grounds of opinion, when relevant.
IEA 50 · Opinion on relationship, when relevantIEA 52 · In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant

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