| Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 | |
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| Parliament of India | |
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| Citation | Act No. 47 of 2023 |
| Territorial extent |  India |
| Passed by | Lok Sabha |
| Passed | 20 December 2023 |
| Passed by | Rajya Sabha |
| Passed | 21 December 2023 |
| Assented to by | President of India |
| Assented to | 25 December 2023 |
| Commenced | 1 July 2024 |
| Legislative history | |
| First chamber: Lok Sabha | |
| Bill title | Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023 |
| Introduced by | Home Minister, Amit Shah |
| Introduced | 12 December 2023 |
| Committee responsible | Parliamentary Standing Committee |
| Passed | 20 December 2023 |
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| Second chamber: Rajya Sabha | |
| Bill title | Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023 |
| Received from the Lok Sabha | 20 December 2023 |
| Member(s) in charge | Home Minister, Amit Shah |
| Passed | 21 December 2023 |
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| Final stages | |
| Finally passed both chambers | 21 December 2023 |
| Repeals | |
| Indian Evidence Act | |
| Related legislation | |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita | |
| Status: In force | |
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (IAST: Bhāratīya Sākśya Adhiniyam; lit. 'Indian Evidence Act') is an Act of the Parliament of India.[1][2][3]
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