Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 113BBSA 118
Presumption as to dowry death
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What changed
- The words "section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)" are replaced by "section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023" in explanation.
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Under Section 118 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 113B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
Bare act text — BSA 118
118. Presumption as to dowry death .—When the question is whether a person has committed the dowry death of a w oman and it is shown that soon before her death, such woman had been subjected by such person to cruelty or harassment for, or in connection with, any demand for dowry, the Court shall presume that such person had caused the dowry death. Explanation.—For the purposes of this section, “dowry death ” shall have the same meaning as in section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Frequently asked
What is IEA 113B equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 113B (Presumption as to dowry death) corresponds to Section 118 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 113B and BSA 118?
The words "section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)" are replaced by "section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023" in explanation.
How do I cite BSA 118 in a pleading?
Under Section 118 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 113B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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