Evidence Act to BSA
Evidence Act Section 25 in BSA: Section 23(1)
Section 25 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Confession to police officer not to be proved) corresponds to Section 23(1) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
Evidence Act 25 and BSA 23(1) at a glance
| Evidence Act (old) | BSA (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 25 | 23(1) |
| Heading | Confession to police officer not to be proved | Confession to police officer |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What Evidence Act Section 25 covered
Provides that no confession made to a police officer shall be proved as against a person accused of any offence.
What changed in BSA Section 23(1)
Evidence Act Sections 25, 26 and 27 are merged into BSA Section 23. The bar on proving a confession made to a police officer is sub-section (1), in the same terms.
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 25: common questions
What is the new section for Evidence Act 25?
Evidence Act Section 25 (Confession to police officer not to be proved) corresponds to Section 23(1) of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between Evidence Act 25 and BSA 23(1)?
Evidence Act Sections 25, 26 and 27 are merged into BSA Section 23. The bar on proving a confession made to a police officer is sub-section (1), in the same terms.
Does Evidence Act Section 25 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.
Related Evidence Act sections
- Evidence Act 24 to BSA 22 · Involuntary confession
- Evidence Act 27 to BSA 23(2) · Discovery statement
- Evidence Act 17 to BSA 15 · Admission
- Evidence Act 32 to BSA 26 · Dying declaration
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