IEA → BSA
IEA 29 in BSA: Section 22 Proviso 2
Secrecy promise confession relevancy
IEA
29
BSA
22 Proviso 2
Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 29 dealt with "Secrecy promise confession relevancy". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 22 Proviso 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 29?
- IEA Section 29 (Secrecy promise confession relevancy) corresponds to Section 22 Proviso 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 25 → BSA 23(1) · Police confession non-proof
- IEA 26 → BSA 23(2) · Custody confession non-proof
- IEA 27 → BSA 23 Proviso · Accused information proof
- IEA 28 → BSA 22 Proviso 1 · Post-inducement confession relevancy
- IEA 30 → BSA 24 · Joint trial confession consideration
- IEA 31 → BSA 25 · Admission estoppel effect
- IEA 32 → BSA 26 · Dead person statement relevancy
- IEA 33 → BSA 27 · Subsequent proceeding evidence relevancy