Section 54: Proof of facts by oral evidence

Q: What does Section 54 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 (BSA) deal with?

Section 54 BSA pertains to "Proof of facts by oral evidence". It is part of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 54 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 (BSA) governs proof of facts by oral evidence. This section replaces Section 60 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), effective from 1 July 2024.

Q: Is Section 54 BSA still in force?

Yes, Section 54 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 54 BSA?

धारा 54 BSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 54 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023. Section 54 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 (BSA) governs proof of facts by oral evidence. This section replaces Section 60 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), effective from 1 July 2024.

Q: What is Dhara 54 BSA?

Dhara 54 BSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 54 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 54 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 (BSA) governs proof of facts by oral evidence. This section replaces Section 60 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), effective from 1 July 2024.

Q: How to cite Section 54 of Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023?

Cite as: "Section 54, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023 (BSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, 2023, § 54 (India).

Q: Which old section does BSA Section 54 replace?

Section 54 replaces Section 60 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), effective from 1 July 2024.

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Table of Contents

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023

Chapter I — VOf Oral Evidence

Section 54

Proof of facts by oral evidence

New LawEffective 1 July 2024

Replaces

IEA §60

Indian Evidence Act, 1872

This Section

BSA §54

Section 54

Section 54 of the BSA replaces Section 60 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 §54 vs IEA §60

All facts, except the contents of documents or electronic records, may be proved by oral evidence.

Related Sections

§53

Facts admitted need not be proved

BSA

§55

Oral evidence must be direct

BSA

§60

Indian Evidence Act, 1872 Section 60

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Table of Contents

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023

Chapter I — VOf Oral Evidence

Section 54

Proof of facts by oral evidence

New LawEffective 1 July 2024

Replaces

IEA §60

Indian Evidence Act, 1872

This Section

BSA §54

Section 54

Section 54 of the BSA replaces Section 60 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA), effective from 1 July 2024. This is part of India's comprehensive criminal law reform.