Evidence Act 23 vs BSA 21: Admissions in civil cases when relevant
Section 23 of the Indian Evidence Act is now section 21 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, in force from 1 July 2024. 93% of the old wording is kept; 6 words removed and 7 words added.
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Evidence Act section 23Admissions in civil cases when relevant
In civil cases no admission is relevant, if it is made either upon an express condition that evidence of it is not to be given, or under circumstances from which the Court can infer that the parties agreed together that evidence of it should not be given. Explanation.—Nothing in this section shall be taken to exempt any barrister, pleader, attorney or vakil from giving evidence of any matter of which he may be compelled to give evidence under section 126.
BSA section 21Admissions in civil cases when relevant
In civil cases no admission is relevant, if it is made either upon an express condition that evidence of it is not to be given, or under circumstances from which the Court can infer that the parties agreed together that evidence of it should not be given. Explanation.—Nothing in this section shall be taken to exempt any advocate from giving evidence of any matter of which he may be compelled to give evidence under sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 132.
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