BSA Section 136: Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Chapter 9: Of Witnesses

¶136. No one shall be compelled to produce documents in his possession or electronic records under his control, which any other person would be entitled to refuse to produce if they were in his possession or control, unless such last-mentioned person consents to their production.

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Replaces IEA 131. IEA → BSA converterSource: BPR&D BSA–IEA corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)

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BSA Section 136: Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce

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