The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Bare Act)

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is an authoritative Bare Act with comments that establishes India’s new law of evidence by repealing the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Enforced from 1 July 2024 under Act 47 of 2023, this legislation modernises evidentiary principles to align with contemporary judicial and technological requirements. The publication presents the updated statutory text along with structured cross-references to the repealed Evidence Act, ensuring clarity and continuity in legal interpretation.

Key Features

• Bare Act text supported by concise explanatory comments
• Comparative tables mapping the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 with the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and vice versa
• Section-wise reference to old corresponding provisions of the Evidence Act
• Detailed subject index for quick and efficient navigation
• Includes Supreme Court guidelines relevant to evidence law
• Covers landmark judgments for authoritative interpretation
• Updated edition reflecting enforcement notifications
• Published by Law & Justice Publishing Co.

This book is highly useful for advocates, judges, judicial service aspirants, law students, prosecutors, academicians, and legal researchers who require a clear and updated understanding of India’s new evidence law. Its comparative framework makes it especially practical for courtroom application, academic study, and examination preparation during the transition from the Indian Evidence Act to the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.