Section 107: Burden of proving fact to be proved to make evidence admissible

Q: What is धारा 107 BSA?

धारा 107 BSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 107 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. Section 107 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) governs burden of proving fact to be proved to make evidence admissible. This section replaces Section 104 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), effective from 1 July 2024. As verified on 21 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 107 BSA?

Dhara 107 BSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 107 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 107 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) governs burden of proving fact to be proved to make evidence admissible. This section replaces Section 104 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), effective from 1 July 2024. As verified on 21 May 2026.

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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Chapter VII — Of the Burden of Proof

Section 107

Burden of proving fact to be proved to make evidence admissible

Quick Answer

What is Section 107 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)?

Section 107 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) pertains to “Burden of proving fact to be proved to make evidence admissible”. Also referred to as Dhara 107 BSA or BSA Sec 107.

Act: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Section

107 – Burden of proving fact to be proved to make evidence admissible

Chapter

Chapter VII — Of the Burden of Proof

Status

● In Force

Jurisdiction

Republic of India

Hindi

धारा 107 BSADhara 107 BSA

Verified by editorial team on Pending · Last system check: 21 May 2026

Reviewed by LOTS Editorial Board · Last verified 21 May 2026

Key Facts & Information

Enactment DateUnknown

Scope & ContextThis provision forms part of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

New LawEffective 1 July 2024

Replaces

IEA §104

Indian Evidence Act, 1872

This Section

BSA §107

Section 107

Section 107 of the BSA replaces Section 104 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), effective from 1 July 2024. This is part of India's comprehensive criminal law reform.

Read old IEA →📊 Compare BSA §107 vs IEA §104

The burden of proving any fact necessary to be proved in order to enable any person to give evidence of any other fact is on the person who wishes to give such evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Section 107 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deal with?

Section 107 BSA pertains to "Burden of proving fact to be proved to make evidence admissible". It is part of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India.

Is Section 107 BSA still in force?

Yes, Section 107 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

What is Dhara 107 BSA in Hindi?

Dhara 107 BSA is the Hindi reference for Section 107 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. "Dhara" (धारा) means "Section" in Hindi legal terminology.

Which old section does Section 107 BSA replace?

Section 107 replaces Section 104 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), effective from 1 July 2024.

How to cite Section 107 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 107, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format.