This legislative comment is written by Bhavneet, A fifth-year law student at Chandigarh University. She is passionate about law and has written various blogs and articles which have helped widen her knowledge.
ABSTRACT
The Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, enacted in 2024, is a foundational legal framework governing the rules of evidence in Indian courts. Designed to ensure fairness and efficiency in judicial proceedings, the Act codifies principles regarding the admissibility, relevancy, and reliability of evidence in civil and criminal cases. It provides clear guidelines for assessing oral, documentary, and circumstantial evidence, emphasizing the necessity of objectivity and logical inference in legal adjudication. This abstract highlight the Act’s significance as a cornerstone of Indian jurisprudence, contributing to the effective functioning of the judicial system while adapting to contemporary challenges.
