In this article, we will introduce you to Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Section 163. In today’s article we will talk about what is Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA Section 163)?
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 aims to unify and establish standardized rules and principles of evidence to ensure fair trials in criminal cases. The previous Indian Evidence Act has become outdated and does not adequately address the requirements of the modern era. This new Bill intends to overhaul the evidence laws by updating them to reflect current public needs and aspirations.
Definition of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) Section 163
Testimony to facts stated in document mentioned in section 162- A witness may also testify to facts mentioned in any such document as is mentioned in section 162, although he has no specific recollection of the facts themselves, if he is sure that the facts were correctly recorded in the document.
Illustration- A book-keeper may testify to facts recorded by him in books regularly kept in the course of business, if he knows that the books were correctly kept, although he has forgotten the particular transactions entered.
