BSA § 126 · Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Section 126 BSA — Competency of husband and wife as witnesses in certain cases

Replaces IEA 120 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. In force since 1 July 2024.

The text

(1) In all civil proceedings the parties to the suit, and the husband or wife of any party to the suit, shall be competent witnesses.

(2) In criminal proceedings against any person, the husband or wife of such person, respectively, shall be a competent witness.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.

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