Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
BSA Section 164
Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory
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BSA Section 164 deals with right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory and replaces Evidence Act 161.
Bare act text — BSA 164
164. Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory.
Any writing referred to under the provisions of the two last preceding sections shall be produced and shown to the adverse party if he requires it; such party may, if he pleases, cross-examine the witness thereupon.
What changed from the Evidence Act
- Evidence Act 161 → BSA 164: Word "must" is replaced by "shall".
Frequently asked
What was BSA Section 164 in the Evidence Act?
BSA Section 164 (Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory) replaces Section 161 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Evidence Act 161 is now BSA 164.
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Nearby BSA sections
- BSA 159 — Questions tending to corroborate evidence of relevant fact, admissible
- BSA 160 — Former statements of witness may be proved to corroborate later testimony as to same fact
- BSA 161 — What matters may be proved in connection with proved statement relevant under section 26 or 27
- BSA 162 — Refreshing memory
- BSA 163 — Testimony to facts stated in document mentioned in section 162
- BSA 165 — Production of documents
- BSA 166 — Giving, as evidence, of document called for and produced on notice
- BSA 167 — Using, as evidence, of document production of which was refused on notice
- BSA 168 — Judge's power to put questions or order production
- BSA 169 — No new trial for improper admission or rejection of evidence