Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 43BSA 37
Judgments, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 34, 35 and 36 [40to 42 IEA] when relevant
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Under Section 37 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 43 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
Bare act text — BSA 37
37. Judgments, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 34, 35 and 36 when relevant .— Judgments or orders or decrees, other than those mentioned in s ections 34, 35 and 36, are irrelevant, unless the existence of such judgment, order or decree is a fact in issue, or is relevant under some other provision of this Adhiniyam. Illustrations. (a) A and B separately sue C for a libel which reflects upon each of them. C in each case says that the matter alleged to be libellous is true, and the circumstances are such that it is probably true in each case, or in neither. A obtains a decree against C for damages on the ground that C failed to make out his justification. The fact is irrelevant as between B and C. (b) A prosecutes B for stealing a cow from him. B is convicted. A afterwards sues C for the cow, which B had sold to him before his conviction. As between A and C, the judgment against B is irrelevant. (c) A has obtained a decree for the possession of land against B. C, B's son, murders A in consequence. The existence of the judgment is relevant, as showing motive for a crime. (d) A is charged w ith theft and with having been previously convicted of theft. The previous conviction is relevant as a fact in issue. (e) A is tried for the murder of B. The fact that B prosecuted A for libel and that A was convicted and sentenced is relevant under section 6 as showing the motive for the fact in issue. 22
Frequently asked
What is IEA 43 equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 43 (Judgments, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 34, 35 and 36 [40to 42 IEA] when relevant) corresponds to Section 37 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 43 and BSA 37?
No change.
How do I cite BSA 37 in a pleading?
Under Section 37 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 43 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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- IEA 38 → BSA 32 — Relevancy of statements as to any law contained in law books including electronic or digital form
- IEA 39 → BSA 33 — What evidence to be given when statement forms part of a conversation, document, electronic record, book or series of letters or papers
- IEA 40 → BSA 34 — Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial
- IEA 41 → BSA 35 — Relevancy of certain judgments in probate, etc., jurisdiction
- IEA 42 → BSA 36 — Relevancy and effect of judgments, orders or decrees, other than those mentioned in section35[41 IEA]
- IEA 44 → BSA 38 — Fraud or collusion in obtaining judgment, or incompetency of Court, may be proved
- IEA 45 → BSA 39(1) — Opinions of experts
- IEA 45A → BSA 39(2) — Opinion of Examiner of Electronic Evidence
- IEA 46 → BSA 40 — Facts bearing upon opinions of experts
- IEA 47 → BSA 41(1) — Opinion as to handwriting and signature, when relevant