In this article, we will introduce you to Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Section 3. In today’s article we will talk about what is Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA Section 3)?
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 The previous Indian Evidence Act has become outdated and does not adequately address the requirements of the modern era.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 3
Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts- Evidence may be given in any suit or proceeding of the existence or non-existence of every fact in issue and of such other facts as are hereinafter declared to be relevant, and of no others.
Explanation- This section shall not enable any person to give evidence of a fact which he is disentitled to prove by any provision of the law for the time being in force relating to civil procedure.
Illustrations
(a) A is tried for the murder of B by beating him with a club with the intention of causing his death.
At A’s trial the following facts are in issue:-
- A’s beating B with the club;
- A’s causing B’s death by such beating;
- A’s intention to cause B’s death.
(b) A suitor does not bring with him, and have in readiness for production at the first hearing of the case, a bond on which he relies. This section does not enable him to produce the bond or prove its contents at a subsequent stage of the proceedings, otherwise than in accordance with the conditions prescribed by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
