IEA → BSA
IEA 134 in BSA: Section 139
Witness number requirement
IEA
134
BSA
139
Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 134 dealt with "Witness number requirement". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 139 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. This is the official correspondence — always confirm against the bare Act for the exact current text.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence only. Check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on the exact text or procedural implications.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official Evidence Act/BSA Section Table. Verified on 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BSA equivalent of IEA Section 134?
- IEA Section 134 (Witness number requirement) corresponds to Section 139 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, per the official comparative table.
- When did this change come into force?
- The replacement came into force on 1 July 2024. Matters registered before that date continue under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
Nearby sections
- IEA 130 → BSA 135 · Witness title-deed production
- IEA 131 → BSA 136 · Document electronic record refusal
- IEA 132 → BSA 137 · Incrimination answer exemption
- IEA 133 → BSA 138 · Accomplice evidence
- IEA 135 → BSA 140 · Witness examination order
- IEA 136 → BSA 141 · Evidence admissibility decision
- IEA 137 → BSA 142 · Examination-in-chief procedure
- IEA 138 → BSA 143 · Examination order sequence