Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 157BSA 160
Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact
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Under Section 160 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 157 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
Bare act text — BSA 160
160. Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact .—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.
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What is IEA 157 equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 157 (Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact) corresponds to Section 160 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 157 and BSA 160?
No change.
How do I cite BSA 160 in a pleading?
Under Section 160 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 157 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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