Evidence Act to BSA
Evidence Act Section 113A in BSA: Section 117
Section 113A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Presumption as to abetment of suicide by a married woman) corresponds to Section 117 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
Evidence Act 113A and BSA 117 at a glance
| Evidence Act (old) | BSA (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 113A | 117 |
| Heading | Presumption as to abetment of suicide by a married woman | Presumption as to abetment of suicide by a married woman |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What Evidence Act Section 113A covered
Allows the court to presume that the husband or his relative abetted the suicide of a married woman if she committed suicide within seven years of marriage and had been subjected to cruelty by them.
What changed in BSA Section 117
The presumption is carried over as BSA Section 117. "Cruelty" now takes its meaning from Section 86 of the BNS in place of Section 498A of the IPC.
Which law applies: Evidence Act or BSA?
The BSA applies from 1 July 2024. Under Section 170 of the BSA, an application, trial, inquiry, investigation, proceeding or appeal that was pending immediately before that date continues to be governed by the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
Read the full text of both provisions before you cite them. The official bare acts are published on India Code.
Evidence Act 113A: common questions
What is the new section for Evidence Act 113A?
Evidence Act Section 113A (Presumption as to abetment of suicide by a married woman) corresponds to Section 117 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between Evidence Act 113A and BSA 117?
The presumption is carried over as BSA Section 117. "Cruelty" now takes its meaning from Section 86 of the BNS in place of Section 498A of the IPC.
Does Evidence Act Section 113A still apply to older cases?
The BSA applies from 1 July 2024. Under Section 170 of the BSA, an application, trial, inquiry, investigation, proceeding or appeal that was pending immediately before that date continues to be governed by the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
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- Evidence Act 106 to BSA 109 · Special knowledge
- Evidence Act 113B to BSA 118 · Dowry death presumption
- Evidence Act 101 to BSA 104 · Burden of proof
- Evidence Act 114 to BSA 119 · Presumptions of fact
- Evidence Act 115 to BSA 121 · Estoppel
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