IEA → BSA
IEA 26 in BSA: Section 23(2)
Custody confession non-proof
IEA
26
BSA
23(2)
Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 26 dealt with "Custody confession non-proof". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 23(2) 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 26?
- IEA Section 26 (Custody confession non-proof) corresponds to Section 23(2) 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 22A → BSA Deleted · Electronic record oral admissions
- IEA 23 → BSA 21 · Civil case admissions relevancy
- IEA 24 → BSA 22 · Confession inducement irrelevance
- IEA 25 → BSA 23(1) · Police confession non-proof
- IEA 27 → BSA 23 Proviso · Accused information proof
- IEA 28 → BSA 22 Proviso 1 · Post-inducement confession relevancy
- IEA 29 → BSA 22 Proviso 2 · Secrecy promise confession relevancy
- IEA 30 → BSA 24 · Joint trial confession consideration