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Evidence Act Section 120 in BSA: Section 126

Parties to civil suit, and their wives or husbands. Husband or

Section 120 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Parties to civil suit, and their wives or husbands. Husband or) corresponds to Section 126 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.

Text of BSA Section 126

126. (1) In all civil proceedings the parties to the suit, and the husband or wife of any party to the suit, shall be competent witnesses.

(2) In criminal proceedings against any person, the husband or wife of such person, respectively, shall be a competent witness.

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