The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

India's former law of evidence. Repealed and replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. Section text is not held here: India Code does not list this repealed Act with its sections.

Repealed

This Act has been repealed and is shown for reference only. It is not current law. Replaced by The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

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Last reviewed 25 Oct 2026

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