IEA 140→BSA 145

IEA 140 to BSA 145: Witnesses to character

Section 140 IEA (1872) replaced by Section 145 BSA (2023)

View IEA Section 140 →View BSA Section 145 →

IEA 140 to BSA 145 at a Glance

Section 140 IEA (Witnesses to character) is now Section 145 BSA, in force from 1 July 2024. Only the section number changed.

What Changed From IEA 140 to BSA 145?

Section 140 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 became Section 145 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 on 1 July 2024 without any change in wording.

IEA 140 vs BSA 145: Comparison Table

AspectIEA 1872 (repealed)BSA 2023 (in force)
Section140145
HeadingWitnesses to characterSame

IEA 140 and BSA 145: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IEA 1872 (repealed)

Section 140, IEA 1872

140. Witnesses to character.—Witnesses to character may be cross-examined and re-examined.
BSA 2023 (in force)

Section 145, BSA 2023

145. Witnesses to character.—Witnesses to character may be cross-examined and re-examined.

When It Applies: IEA 140 vs BSA 145

Under IEA 140
  1. A witness is called in a proceeding as a witness to character.
  2. The opposing party can cross-examine that character witness.
  3. The party who called the character witness can re-examine that witness.
Under BSA 145
  1. A witness is called in a proceeding as a witness to character.
  2. The opposing party can cross-examine that character witness.
  3. The party who called the character witness can re-examine that witness.

What IEA 140 to BSA 145 Means in Practice

Section 140 IEA became Section 145 BSA on 1 July 2024 without any change in wording. The same rule applies, and a party or lawyer should cite Section 145 BSA for matters governed by the BSA.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 ·