Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
BSA Section 166
Giving, as evidence, of document called for and produced on notice
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BSA Section 166 deals with giving, as evidence, of document called for and produced on notice and replaces Evidence Act 163.
Bare act text — BSA 166
166. Giving, as evidence, of document called for and produced on notice.
When a party calls for a document which he has given the other party notice to produce, and such document is produced and inspected by the party calling for its production, he is bound to give it as evidence if the party producing it requires him to do so.
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What was BSA Section 166 in the Evidence Act?
BSA Section 166 (Giving, as evidence, of document called for and produced on notice) replaces Section 163 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Evidence Act 163 is now BSA 166.
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Nearby BSA sections
- 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 164 — Right of adverse party as to writing used to refresh memory
- BSA 165 — Production of documents
- 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
- BSA 170 — Repeal and savings