Section 155: Questions intended to insult or annoy

Q: What is धारा 155 BSA?

धारा 155 BSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 155 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. Section 155 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) governs questions intended to insult or annoy. As verified on 21 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 155 BSA?

Dhara 155 BSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 155 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 155 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) governs questions intended to insult or annoy. As verified on 21 May 2026.

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Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Chapter X — Of the Examination of Witnesses

Section 155

Questions intended to insult or annoy

Quick Answer

What is Section 155 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)?

Section 155 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) pertains to “Questions intended to insult or annoy”. Also referred to as Dhara 155 BSA or BSA Sec 155.

Act: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Section

155 – Questions intended to insult or annoy

Chapter

Chapter X — Of the Examination of Witnesses

Status

● In Force

Jurisdiction

Republic of India

Hindi

धारा 155 BSADhara 155 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.

The Court shall forbid any question which appears to it to be intended to insult or annoy, or which, though proper in itself, appears to the Court needlessly offensive in form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Section 155 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deal with?

Section 155 BSA pertains to "Questions intended to insult or annoy". It is part of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India.

Is Section 155 BSA still in force?

Yes, Section 155 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

What is Dhara 155 BSA in Hindi?

Dhara 155 BSA is the Hindi reference for Section 155 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. "Dhara" (धारा) means "Section" in Hindi legal terminology.

How to cite Section 155 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 155, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format.