IEA 36→BSA 30

IEA 36 to BSA 30: Relevancy of statements in maps, charts and plans

Section 36 IEA (1872) replaced by Section 30 BSA (2023)

View IEA Section 36 →View BSA Section 30 →

IEA 36 to BSA 30 at a Glance

Section 36 IEA (Relevancy of statements in maps, charts and plans) is now Section 30 BSA, in force from 1 July 2024. Only the section number changed.

What Changed From IEA 36 to BSA 30?

Section 36 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 became Section 30 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 on 1 July 2024 without any change in wording.

IEA 36 vs BSA 30: Comparison Table

AspectIEA 1872 (repealed)BSA 2023 (in force)
Section3630
HeadingRelevancy of statements in maps, charts and plansSame

IEA 36 and BSA 30: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IEA 1872 (repealed)

Section 36, IEA 1872

36. Relevancy of statements in maps, charts and plans.—Statements of facts in issue or relevant facts, made in published maps or charts generally offered for public sale, or in maps or plans made under the authority of the Central Government or any State Government, as to matters usually represented or stated in such maps, charts or plans, are themselves relevant facts.
BSA 2023 (in force)

Section 30, BSA 2023

30. Relevancy of statements in maps, charts and plans.—Statements of facts in issue or relevant facts, made in published maps or charts generally offered for public sale, or in maps or plans made under the authority of the Central Government or any State Government, as to matters usually represented or stated in such maps, charts or plans, are themselves relevant facts.

When It Applies: IEA 36 vs BSA 30

Under IEA 36
  1. The map, chart, or plan contains a statement about a fact in issue or a relevant fact.
  2. The statement is in a published map or chart that is offered for sale to the public.
  3. Alternatively, the statement is in a map or plan prepared with the authority of the Central Government or a State Government.
  4. The statement relates to matters that are ordinarily shown or recorded in those plans, charts, or maps.
Under BSA 30
  1. The map, chart, or plan contains a statement about a fact in issue or a relevant fact.
  2. The statement is in a published map or chart that is offered for sale to the public.
  3. Alternatively, the statement is in a map or plan prepared with the authority of the Central Government or a State Government.
  4. The statement relates to matters that are ordinarily shown or recorded in those plans, charts, or maps.

What IEA 36 to BSA 30 Means in Practice

The same rule applies without any change in wording. A person in court should cite Section 30 BSA instead of Section 36 IEA 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 ·