Section 155 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with impeaching credit of witness. Under the new law this is Section 158 of the BSA.
Home › IEA Sections › Section 155
Section 155 IEA - Impeaching credit of witness
Section 155 IEA is now
Section 158 of the BSA
- the BSA replaced the IEA on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Section
- 155 - Impeaching credit of witness
- New provision
- Section 158 BSA
IEA → BSA: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 158 BSA | Modified | Numbers (1), (2) and (3) are replaced by (a), (b) and (c). Word "indicted" is replaced by "accused" . |
Have a legal problem? Ask a lawyer - free.
Post your question free of cost and advocates near you can respond. Or use Talk to a Lawyer option to instantly connect with an advocate.
Are you a lawyer?
Get listed free on the advocates directory. Search Supreme Court judgments with headnotes. Daily court updates and citizen queries from your city.