In this article, we will introduce you to Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Section 160. In today’s article we will talk about what is Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA Section 160)?
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 The previous Indian Evidence Act has become outdated and does not adequately address the requirements of the modern era.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 160
Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact- In order to corroborate the testimony of a witness, any former statement made by such witness relating to the same fact, at or about the time when the fact took place, or before any authority legally competent to investigate the fact, may be proved.
