IEA 150 to BSA 153: Procedure of Court in case of question being asked without reasonable grounds
Section 150 IEA (1872) replaced by Section 153 BSA (2023)
IEA 150 to BSA 153 at a Glance
Section 150 IEA (Procedure of Court in case of question being asked without reasonable grounds) is now Section 153 BSA, in force from 1 July 2024. Only the section number changed.
What Changed From IEA 150 to BSA 153?
Section 150 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 became Section 153 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 on 1 July 2024. No substantive change. "Barrister, pleader, vakil or attorney" reads "advocate".
IEA 150 vs BSA 153: Comparison Table
| Aspect | IEA 1872 (repealed) | BSA 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 150 | 153 |
| Heading | Procedure of Court in case of question being asked without reasonable grounds | Same |
IEA 150 and BSA 153: Bare Act Text Side by Side
IEA 1872 (repealed)
Section 150, IEA 1872
150. Procedure of Court in case of question being asked without reasonable grounds.—If the Court is of opinion that any such question was asked without reasonable grounds, it may, if it was asked by any barrister, pleader, vakil or attorney, report the circumstances of the case to the High Court or other authority to which such barrister, pleader, vakil or attorney is subject in the exercise of his profession.
BSA 2023 (in force)
Section 153, BSA 2023
153. Procedure of Court in case of question being asked without reasonable grounds.—If the Court is of opinion that any such question was asked without reasonable grounds, it may, if it was asked by any advocate, report the circumstances of the case to the High Court or other authority to which such advocate is subject in the exercise of his profession.
When It Applies: IEA 150 vs BSA 153
Under IEA 150
- The court forms the view that a question was put without a fair or sensible basis.
- The question was put by a barrister, pleader, vakil, or attorney.
- The court may send an account of the matter to the High Court or another body that regulates that legal practitioner.
Under BSA 153
- The court forms the view that a question was put without a fair or sensible basis.
- The question was put by an advocate.
- The court may send an account of the matter to the High Court or another body that regulates that advocate.
What IEA 150 to BSA 153 Means in Practice
Section 150 IEA became Section 153 BSA on 1 July 2024 with no substantive change, and the phrase barrister, pleader, vakil or attorney reads advocate. The same rule applies, and a party or advocate should cite Section 153 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 ·