IEA → BSA
IEA 139 in BSA: Section 144
Document production cross-exam
IEA
139
BSA
144
Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 139 dealt with "Document production cross-exam". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 144 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 139?
- IEA Section 139 (Document production cross-exam) corresponds to Section 144 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 135 → BSA 140 · Witness examination order
- IEA 136 → BSA 141 · Evidence admissibility decision
- IEA 137 → BSA 142 · Examination-in-chief procedure
- IEA 138 → BSA 143 · Examination order sequence
- IEA 140 → BSA 145 · Character witness testimony
- IEA 141 → BSA 146 · Leading questions definition
- IEA 142 → BSA 146(2) · Leading question prohibition
- IEA 143 → BSA 146(4) · Leading question permission