Section 159 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with refreshing memory. Under the new law this is Section 162 of the BSA.
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Section 159 IEA - Refreshing memory
Section 159 IEA is now
Section 162 of the BSA
- the BSA replaced the IEA on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Section
- 159 - Refreshing memory
- New provision
- Section 162 BSA
IEA → BSA: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 162 BSA | Modified | Para graph s are numbered as subsections (1) and (2). Sub - heading w ords "When witness may use copy of document to refresh memory" are excluded from subsection (2). Words "Provided that" and "Provided further that" are added in provisos. |
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