IEA 166→NO BSA SECTION

IEA 166: Power of jury or assessors to put questions, No Corresponding BSA Section

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 has no section corresponding to Section 166 IEA.

What Happened to IEA 166?

Section 166 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 was not carried into the BSA. It let a jury or assessors put questions to witnesses, and there is no counterpart.

IEA 166 Has No Corresponding BSA Section

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaced the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 from 1 July 2024. The official comparison tables list no section of the Adhiniyam for Section 166 IEA (Power of jury or assessors to put questions).

What IEA 166 Means in Practice

The BSA has no corresponding section for Section 166 IEA, which was not carried into the Adhiniyam. Section 166 IEA let a jury or assessors put proper questions to witnesses through the Judge or with the leave of the Judge.

FAQs: IEA 166

Was the rule on a jury or assessors questioning witnesses carried into the BSA?▼

No. Section 166 IEA was not carried into the BSA, and the Adhiniyam has no counterpart allowing a jury or assessors to put questions to witnesses.

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 ·