Evidence Act Section 32 in BSA: Section 26

Statements by persons who cannot be called as witnesses

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 32 in BSA?

Statements by persons who cannot be called as witnesses under Evidence Act section 32 corresponds to section 26 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Does Evidence Act 32 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 26 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 26 BSA (corresponding to section 32 Evidence Act)".

Other Evidence Act sections

• Evidence Act 3 → BSA 2 · Definitions
• 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 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