Indian Evidence Act, 1872
IEA Section 9 in BSA
§ 9 IEA→§ 7 BSA
Facts necessary to explain or introduce relevant facts. Section 9 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Facts necessary to explain or introduce relevant facts) corresponds to Section 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction | 4 |
| 7 | Facts which are the occasion, cause or effect of facts in issue | 5 |
| 8 | Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct | 6 |
| 10 | Things said or done by conspirator in reference to common design | 8 |
| 11 | When facts not otherwise relevant become relevant | 9 |
| 13 | Facts relevant when right or custom is in question | 11 |
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.
Practise free Full IEA→BSA table