Section 1 of the BSA corresponds to Section Short title, application and commencement. of the IEA.
BSA section: 1
IEA equivalent: Section Short title, application and commencement.
Category: Preliminary
Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) provided that it extended to the whole of India, whereas Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) excludes this provision of territorial extent.