In this article, we will introduce you to Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Section 102. In today’s article we will talk about what is Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA Section 102)?
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 The previous Indian Evidence Act has become outdated and does not adequately address the requirements of the modern era.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 102
Who may give evidence of agreement varying terms of document- Persons who are not parties to a document, or their representatives in interest, may give evidence of any facts tending to show a contemporaneous agreement varying the terms of the document.
Illustration- A and B make a contract in writing that B shall sell A certain cotton, to be paid for on delivery. At the same time, they make an oral agreement that three months’ credit shall be given to A. This could not be shown as between A and B, but it might be shown by C, if it affected his interests.