Indian Evidence Act, 1872
IEA Section 15 in BSA
§ 15 IEA→§ 13 BSA
Facts bearing on question whether act was accidental or intentional. Section 15 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Facts bearing on question whether act was accidental or intentional) corresponds to Section 13 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.
Sections either side of it
How the neighbouring provisions of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 were renumbered:
| IEA | Provision | BSA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 17 | Admission defined | 15 |
| 18 | Admission by party to proceeding or his agent | 16 |
| 21 | Proof of admissions against persons making them | 19 |
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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