In this article, we will introduce you to Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Section 74. In today’s article we will talk about what is Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA Section 74)?
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 The previous Indian Evidence Act has become outdated and does not adequately address the requirements of the modern era.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 74
Public and private documents- (1) The following documents are public documents:-
(a) documents forming the acts, or records of the acts-
- (i) of the sovereign authority;
- (ii) of official bodies and tribunals; and
- (iii) of public officers, legislative, judicial and executive of India or of a foreign country;
(b) public records kept in any State or Union territory of private documents.
(2) All other documents except the documents referred to in sub-section (1) are private.