BSA § 136 · Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Section 136 BSA — Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce

Replaces IEA 131 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. In force since 1 July 2024.

The text

No one shall be compelled to produce documents in his possession or electronic records under his control, which any other person would be entitled to refuse to produce if they were in his possession or control, unless such last-mentioned person consents to their production.

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

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