Section 51: Fact judicially noticeable need not be proved

Q: What is धारा 51 BSA?

धारा 51 BSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 51 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. Section 51 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) governs fact judicially noticeable need not be proved. This section replaces Section 57 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), effective from 1 July 2024. As verified on 21 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 51 BSA?

Dhara 51 BSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 51 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 51 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) governs fact judicially noticeable need not be proved. This section replaces Section 57 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), effective from 1 July 2024. As verified on 21 May 2026.

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Table of Contents

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Chapter III — Facts Which Need Not Be Proved

Section 51

Fact judicially noticeable need not be proved

Quick Answer

What is Section 51 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)?

Section 51 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) pertains to “Fact judicially noticeable need not be proved”. Also referred to as Dhara 51 BSA or BSA Sec 51.

Act: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Section

51 – Fact judicially noticeable need not be proved

Chapter

Chapter III — Facts Which Need Not Be Proved

Status

● In Force

Jurisdiction

Republic of India

Hindi

धारा 51 BSADhara 51 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 §57

Indian Evidence Act, 1872

This Section

BSA §51

Section 51

Section 51 of the BSA replaces Section 57 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 §51 vs IEA §57

No fact of which the Court will take judicial notice need be proved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Section 51 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 deal with?

Section 51 BSA pertains to "Fact judicially noticeable need not be proved". It is part of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India.

Is Section 51 BSA still in force?

Yes, Section 51 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

What is Dhara 51 BSA in Hindi?

Dhara 51 BSA is the Hindi reference for Section 51 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. "Dhara" (धारा) means "Section" in Hindi legal terminology.

Which old section does Section 51 BSA replace?

Section 51 replaces Section 57 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), effective from 1 July 2024.

How to cite Section 51 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 51, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format.