IEA → BSA
IEA 55 in BSA: Section 50
Damage-affecting character
IEA
55
BSA
50
Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 55 dealt with "Damage-affecting character". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 50 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 55?
- IEA Section 55 (Damage-affecting character) corresponds to Section 50 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 52 → BSA 46 · Civil character irrelevance
- IEA 53 → BSA 47 · Criminal good character relevancy
- IEA 53A → BSA 48 · Sexual experience character irrelevance
- IEA 54 → BSA 49 · Bad character non-relevance
- IEA 56 → BSA 51 · Judicial notice fact non-proof
- IEA 57 → BSA 52 · Mandatory judicial notice facts
- IEA 58 → BSA 53 · Admitted facts non-proof
- IEA 59 → BSA 54 · Oral evidence fact proof