REPEAL AND SAVINGSCentral
Section 170 of The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 in hindi
- (1)The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872) is hereby repealed.
- (2)Notwithstanding such repeal, if, immediately before the date on which this Adhiniyam comes into force, there is any application, trial, inquiry, investigation, proceeding or appeal pending, then, such application, trial, inquiry, investigation, proceeding or appeal shall be dealt with under the provisions of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), as in force immediately before such commencement, as if this Adhiniyam had not come into force.
Summary
- The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is officially repealed.
- Ongoing trials, inquiries, investigations, and appeals will continue as if the new Adhiniyam had not been enacted.
- The 1872 Act remains in force for all proceedings active immediately prior to the new law's effective date.
FAQ
1. Will my ongoing court case be affected by the new Adhiniyam?
No, if your case was pending immediately before the new Adhiniyam came into force, it will continue to be dealt with under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
2. Does the repeal apply to investigations currently in progress?
No, investigations pending immediately before the commencement of the new Adhiniyam will proceed under the provisions of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.