Question

Which one of the following replaced the Indian Evidence Act,1872?

• A. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
• B. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
• C. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha
• D. Transfer of Property Act

Hint:

Translate the Hindi term: "Sakshya" = "Evidence".
This simple linguistic translation helps you match the old act with the new legislative name.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: The 2023 criminal law reforms.
Parliament enacted three new laws in 2023 to replace colonial-era statutes: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
Step 2: Match to the Indian Evidence Act.
The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 governs rules of evidence in court proceedings. It was replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, which deals with the same subject matter.
Step 3: Eliminate distractors.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita replaced IPC; BNSS replaced CrPC; Transfer of Property Act is unchanged.
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