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admin The Indian Evidence Act 1872 has been replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 / भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम 2023 formerly Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 / भारतीय साक्ष्य अधिनियम 2023 will come into force on 1st July 2024. This article contains the Bare Act of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 / भारतीय … Read more
Here’s a comparison of the old sections from the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, and the new sections of the BSA Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, focusing on electronic evidence: Aspect Indian Evidence Act, 1872 Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 Differences Definition of Document Section 3: “‘Document’ means any matter expressed or described upon any substance by means … Read more
What is a PR Bond in Criminal Proceedings? A Personal Recognizance Bond or PR Bond is a Bond / Promise given by an Accused to the Court, that s/he will attend the court or police station whenever required. There is no money or cash required to be given for a simple PR Bond, but the … Read more
What is Critical Information Infrastructure? As per the Explanation under section 70 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 – Critical Information Infrastructure means the computer resource, the incapacitation or destruction of which, shall have debilitating impact on national security, economy, public health or safety. Examples of Critical Information Infrastructure in India The following are Critical … Read more
What is an Occupancy Certificate or OC? An OC or Occupancy Certificate is a certificate issued by the Municipal Authorities allowing a newly constructed building to be occupied / fit for human habitation. Occupancy Certificate is also mistakenly called an Occupation Certificate. Who issues the OC? The local municipal corporation is supposed to issue the … Read more