IEA → BSA
IEA 160 in BSA: Section 163
Document stated fact testimony
IEA
160
BSA
163
Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 160 dealt with "Document stated fact testimony". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 163 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 160?
- IEA Section 160 (Document stated fact testimony) corresponds to Section 163 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 156 → BSA 159 · Corroborating fact questions
- IEA 157 → BSA 160 · Prior statement corroboration
- IEA 158 → BSA 161 · Section statement evidence matters
- IEA 159 → BSA 162 · Memory refreshing testimony
- IEA 161 → BSA 164 · Writing adverse party right
- IEA 162 → BSA 165 · Document production
- IEA 163 → BSA 166 · Called document evidence
- IEA 164 → BSA 167 · Refused document evidence