Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 29BSA Second proviso to section 22
Confession otherwise relevant not to become irrelevant because of promise of secrecy, etc
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What changed
- Confession otherwise relevant not to become irrelevant because of promise of secrecy, etc.
- Heading is dropped as section is included as proviso.
Drafting-ready
Under Section Second proviso to section 22 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 29 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
Bare act text — BSA Second proviso to section 22
Provided further that if such a c onfession is otherwise relevant, it does not become irrelevant merely because it was made under a promise of secrecy, or in consequence of a deception practised on the accused person for the purpose of obtaining it, or when he was drunk, or because it was made in answer to questions which he need not have answered, whatever may have been the form of those questions, or because he was not warned that he was not bound to make such confession, and that evidence of it might be given against him.
Frequently asked
What is IEA 29 equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 29 (Confession otherwise relevant not to become irrelevant because of promise of secrecy, etc) corresponds to Section Second proviso to section 22 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 29 and BSA Second proviso to section 22?
Confession otherwise relevant not to become irrelevant because of promise of secrecy, etc. Heading is dropped as section is included as proviso.
How do I cite BSA Second proviso to section 22 in a pleading?
Under Section Second proviso to section 22 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 29 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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- IEA 21 → BSA 19 — Proof of admissions against persons making them, and by or on their behalf
- IEA 22 → BSA 20 — When oral admissions as to contents of documents are relevant
- IEA 23 → BSA 21 — Admissions in civil cases when relevant
- IEA 24 → BSA 22(1) — Confession caused by inducement, threat, coercion or promise, when irrelevant in criminal proceeding
- IEA 28 → BSA First proviso to section 22 — Confession made after removal of impression caused by inducement, threat or promise, relevant
- IEA 25 → BSA 23(1) — Confession to police officer
- IEA 26 → BSA 23(2) — Confession by accused while in custody of police not to be proved against him
- IEA 27 → BSA Proviso to section 23 — How much of information received from accused may be proved
- IEA 30 → BSA 24 — Consideration of proved confession affecting person making it and others jointly under trial for same offence
- IEA 31 → BSA 25 — Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop