Section 109: Burden of proving fact especially within knowledge

Q: What is धारा 109 BSA?

धारा 109 BSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 109 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. Section 109 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) governs burden of proving fact especially within knowledge. As verified on 21 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 109 BSA?

Dhara 109 BSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 109 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 109 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) governs burden of proving fact especially within knowledge. As verified on 21 May 2026.

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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Chapter VII — Of the Burden of Proof

Section 109

Burden of proving fact especially within knowledge

Quick Answer

What is Section 109 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)?

Section 109 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) pertains to “Burden of proving fact especially within knowledge”. Also referred to as Dhara 109 BSA or BSA Sec 109.

Act: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Section

109 – Burden of proving fact especially within knowledge

Chapter

Chapter VII — Of the Burden of Proof

Status

● In Force

Jurisdiction

Republic of India

Hindi

धारा 109 BSADhara 109 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.

When any fact is especially within the knowledge of any person, the burden of proving that fact is upon him.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Section 109 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deal with?

Section 109 BSA pertains to "Burden of proving fact especially within knowledge". It is part of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India.

Is Section 109 BSA still in force?

Yes, Section 109 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

What is Dhara 109 BSA in Hindi?

Dhara 109 BSA is the Hindi reference for Section 109 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. "Dhara" (धारा) means "Section" in Hindi legal terminology.

How to cite Section 109 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 109, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format.