Indian Evidence Act, 1872
IEA Section 10 in BSA
Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common design. Section 10 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common design) corresponds to Section 8 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
Verify before you rely on this. Renumbering under the 2023 codes is not a clean one-to-one exercise — provisions were merged, split and reworded. Always check the printed bare act.
Where this sits in the exam
This provision is examined under Evidence Act & Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, worth 8 of the 100 marks in AIBE XXII. The paper permits bare acts but bans notes, so what matters is finding it quickly, not reciting the number.
Questions that turn on this section
Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct are relevant under:
Answer & explanation
Section 6 BSA
BSA Section 6 corresponds to IEA Section 8. Conduct is relevant only if it influences or is influenced by any fact in issue or relevant fact.
Sections either side of it
How the neighbouring provisions of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 were renumbered:
| IEA | Provision | BSA |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Facts which are the occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue | 5 |
| 8 | Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct | 6 |
| 9 | Facts necessary to explain or introduce relevant facts | 7 |
| 11 | When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant | 9 |
| 13 | Facts relevant when right or custom is in question | 11 |
| 14 | Facts showing existence of state of mind, body or bodily feeling | 12 |
Practise it
Cutoff has AIBE XXII questions on this area, each cited to both codes with a line telling you where to find it in the bare act. Ten questions per subject are free, no account needed.
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