IEA 84 to BSA 83: Presumption as to collections of laws and reports of decisions
Section 84 IEA (1872) replaced by Section 83 BSA (2023)
IEA 84 to BSA 83 at a Glance
Section 84 IEA (Presumption as to collections of laws and reports of decisions) is now Section 83 BSA, in force from 1 July 2024. Only the section number changed.
What Changed From IEA 84 to BSA 83?
Section 84 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 became Section 83 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 on 1 July 2024 without any change in wording.
IEA 84 vs BSA 83: Comparison Table
| Aspect | IEA 1872 (repealed) | BSA 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 84 | 83 |
| Heading | Presumption as to collections of laws and reports of decisions | Same |
IEA 84 and BSA 83: Bare Act Text Side by Side
IEA 1872 (repealed)
Section 84, IEA 1872
84. Presumption as to collections of laws and reports of decisions.—The Court shall presume the genuineness of every book purporting to be printed or published under the authority of the Government of any country, and to contain any of the laws of that country,
and of every book purporting to contain reports of decisions of the Courts of such country.
BSA 2023 (in force)
Section 83, BSA 2023
83. Presumption as to collections of laws and reports of decisions.—The Court shall presume the genuineness of, every book purporting to be printed or published under the authority of the Government of any country, and to contain any of the laws of that country, and of every book purporting to contain reports of decisions of the Courts of such country.
When It Applies: IEA 84 vs BSA 83
Under IEA 84
- Applies to a court whenever a qualifying book of laws or book of court decisions is placed before it.
- Applies when a book appears on its face as printed or published with government authority from any country and holds laws from that country.
- Applies when a book appears on its face to hold reports of court decisions from that country.
Under BSA 83
- Applies to a court whenever a qualifying book of laws or book of court decision reports is placed before it.
- Applies when a book appears on its face as printed or published with government authority from any country and holds laws from that country.
- Applies when a book appears on its face to hold reports of court decisions from that country.
What IEA 84 to BSA 83 Means in Practice
The same rule applies because Section 84 IEA became Section 83 BSA on 1 July 2024 without any change in wording. For matters governed by the Adhiniyam, a party should cite Section 83 BSA instead of Section 84 IEA.
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 ·