criminal · In Force

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023

Replaces Indian Evidence Act. Electronic/digital records as primary evidence. Joint trial provisions expanded. 170 sections replacing 167.

Enforced

1 July 2024

Ministry

Ministry of Home Affairs

Key provisions and changes

• Digital records = primary evidence
• DNA evidence provisions
• Joint trial expanded
• Secondary evidence scope widened
• Electronic signature validity