Evidence Act Section 45 in BSA: Section 39

Opinions of experts

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 45 in BSA?

Opinions of experts under Evidence Act section 45 corresponds to section 39 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Does Evidence Act 45 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 39 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 39 BSA (corresponding to section 45 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 32 → BSA 26 · Statements by persons who cannot be called as witnesses
• 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