IEA §154 → BSA §160
Question by party to his own witness
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154. Question by party to his own witness. ––1[(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[(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.]
160. In order to corroborate the testimony of a witness, any former statement made by such witness relating to the same fact, at or about the time when the fact took place, or before any authority legally competent to investigate the fact, may be proved.
What changedAI-inferred
Question by party to his own witness.
Old position
IEA 154 is concerned with Question by party to his own witness. Question by party to his own witness
New position
BSA 160 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Statements of witness may be proved to corroborate.. In order to corroborate the testimony of a witness, any former statement made by such witness relating to the same fact, at or about the time when the fact took place, or before any authority legally competent to investigate the fact, may
BSA 160 (Statements of witness may be proved to corroborate.) preserves the framework of IEA 154. BSA 160 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BSA 160 text: In order to corroborate the...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BSA 160 (Statements of witness may be proved to corroborate.) preserves the framework of IEA 154. BSA 160 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BSA 160 text: In order to corroborate the testimony of a witness, any former statement made by such witness relating to the same fact, at or about the time when the fact took place, or before any authority legally competent to investigate the fact, may be proved.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IEA 154 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BSA 160 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BSA 160 (Statements of witness may be proved to corroborate.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
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Newlaws.in, IEA §154 → BSA §160 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-14, https://newlaws.in/iea/154.
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