IEA → BSA
IEA 22 in BSA: Section 20
Document content oral admissions
IEA
22
BSA
20
Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 22 dealt with "Document content oral admissions". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 20 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 22?
- IEA Section 22 (Document content oral admissions) corresponds to Section 20 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 18 → BSA 16 · Party or agent admissions
- IEA 19 → BSA 17 · Position-based admission persons
- IEA 20 → BSA 18 · Expressly referred admission persons
- IEA 21 → BSA 19 · Admission proof against makers
- IEA 22A → BSA Deleted · Electronic record oral admissions
- IEA 23 → BSA 21 · Civil case admissions relevancy
- IEA 24 → BSA 22 · Confession inducement irrelevance
- IEA 25 → BSA 23(1) · Police confession non-proof