IEA → BSA
IEA 124 in BSA: Section 130
Official communication privilege
IEA
124
BSA
130
Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 124 dealt with "Official communication privilege". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 130 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. This is the official correspondence — always confirm against the bare Act for the exact current text.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence only. Check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on the exact text or procedural implications.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official Evidence Act/BSA Section Table. Verified on 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BSA equivalent of IEA Section 124?
- IEA Section 124 (Official communication privilege) corresponds to Section 130 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, per the official comparative table.
- When did this change come into force?
- The replacement came into force on 1 July 2024. Matters registered before that date continue under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
Nearby sections
- IEA 120 → BSA 126 · Spouse witness competency
- IEA 121 → BSA 127 · Judge magistrate testimony
- IEA 122 → BSA 128 · Marriage communication privilege
- IEA 123 → BSA 129 · State affairs evidence
- IEA 125 → BSA 131 · Offense information privilege
- IEA 126 → BSA 132 · Professional communication privilege
- IEA 127 → BSA 132(3) · Interpreter privilege application
- IEA 128 → BSA 133 · Privilege waiver non-effect