IEA 154 to BSA 157: Question by party to his own witness
Section 154 IEA (1872) replaced by Section 157 BSA (2023)
IEA 154 to BSA 157 at a Glance
Section 154 IEA (Question by party to his own witness) is now Section 157 BSA, in force from 1 July 2024. Only the section number changed.
What Changed From IEA 154 to BSA 157?
Section 154 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 became Section 157 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 on 1 July 2024. No substantive change. A one-word drafting edit.
IEA 154 vs BSA 157: Comparison Table
| Aspect | IEA 1872 (repealed) | BSA 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 154 | 157 |
| Heading | Question by party to his own witness | Same |
| Sub-sections | 2 sub-sections | Same |
IEA 154 and BSA 157: Bare Act Text Side by Side
IEA 1872 (repealed)
Section 154, IEA 1872
154. Question by party to his own witness.—(1) The Court may, in its discretion, permit the person who calls a witness to put any questions to him which might be put in cross-examination by the adverse party.
(2) Nothing in this section shall disentitle the person so permitted under sub-section (1), to rely on any part of the evidence of such witness.
BSA 2023 (in force)
Section 157, BSA 2023
157. Question by party to his own witness.—(1) The Court may, in its discretion, permit the person who calls a witness to put any question to him which might be put in cross-examination by the adverse party.
(2) Nothing in this section shall disentitle the person so permitted under sub-section (1), to rely on any part of the evidence of such witness.
When It Applies: IEA 154 vs BSA 157
Under IEA 154
- A person calls a witness to give evidence in court.
- The court uses its discretion to permit the caller to put cross-examination questions to that witness.
- The caller permitted under sub-section (1) seeks to rely on parts of the testimony of that witness.
Under BSA 157
- A person calls a witness to give evidence in court.
- The court uses its discretion to permit the caller to put a cross-examination question to that witness.
- The caller permitted under sub-section (1) seeks to rely on parts of the testimony of that witness.
What IEA 154 to BSA 157 Means in Practice
Section 154 IEA became Section 157 BSA on 1 July 2024 with no substantive change, and the word questions in sub-section (1) was changed to question. The same rule applies, and a party or witness should cite Section 157 BSA for matters governed by the Adhiniyam.
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 ·