Evidence Act Section 3 in BSA: Section 2

Definitions

From a starter correspondence table pending advocate verification. Check the official text of the BSA before citing it; some old sections were split, merged or reworded.

Questions

What is Evidence Act 3 in BSA?

Definitions under Evidence Act section 3 corresponds to section 2 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Does Evidence Act 3 still apply?

For acts and proceedings before 1 July 2024, the old law continues to apply under the repeal and savings provision (section 170 of the BSA). From that date, cite section 2 of the BSA.

How should I cite it in a petition?

Cite the provision in force on the relevant date. Where the transition matters, many advocates write "section 2 BSA (corresponding to section 3 Evidence Act)".

Other Evidence Act sections

• Evidence Act 25 → BSA 23(1) · Confession to police officer not to be proved
• Evidence Act 27 → BSA 23(2) proviso · Information leading to discovery
• Evidence Act 32 → BSA 26 · Statements by persons who cannot be called as witnesses
• Evidence Act 45 → BSA 39 · Opinions of experts
• Evidence Act 65B → BSA 63 · Admissibility of electronic records
• Evidence Act 106 → BSA 109 · Burden of proving fact especially within knowledge
• Evidence Act 113B → BSA 118 · Presumption as to dowry death