Indian Evidence Act, 1872

The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 governed evidence in Indian courts until 30 June 2024. From 1 July 2024 it was repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).

Chapters and sections

1. Chapter 1: Preliminary4 sections
2. Chapter 2: The Relevancy Of Facts55 sections
3. Chapter 3: Facts Which Need Not Be Proved3 sections
4. Chapter 4: Oral Evidence2 sections
5. Chapter 5: Documentary Evidence40 sections
6. Chapter 6: The Exclusion Of Oral By Documentary Evidence10 sections
7. Chapter 7: The Burden Of Proof18 sections
8. Chapter 8: The Burden Of Proof3 sections
9. Chapter 9: Witnesses17 sections
10. Chapter 10: The Examination Of Witnesses32 sections
11. Chapter 11: Improper Admission And Rejection Of Evidence1 sections

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