IEA → BSA
IEA 163 in BSA: Section 166
Called document evidence
IEA
163
BSA
166
Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 163 dealt with "Called document evidence". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 166 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 163?
- IEA Section 163 (Called document evidence) corresponds to Section 166 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 159 → BSA 162 · Memory refreshing testimony
- IEA 160 → BSA 163 · Document stated fact testimony
- IEA 161 → BSA 164 · Writing adverse party right
- IEA 162 → BSA 165 · Document production
- IEA 164 → BSA 167 · Refused document evidence
- IEA 165 → BSA 168 · Judge question production power
- IEA 166 → BSA Deleted · Jury assessor questions