The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Act 47 of 2023) — annotated and edited under the trusted Mulla imprint — is the definitive reference for India’s reformed evidence law, effective from 1 July 2024. This edition offers a clear, section-by-section commentary that explains statutory language, practical implications and landmark decisions shaping the application of the new Act. Each provision is accompanied by concise notes, cross-references to related provisions, and a comparative chart mapping sections of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 to their counterparts (or replacements) under the new law — an indispensable tool for practitioners migrating to the new regime. The book includes curated judicial highlights and significant legal rulings that interpret key concepts, along with tables of sections, subject index and ready-to-use reference aids for court filings and classroom study. Commentary by senior advocate Sanjay Vashishtha adds practical insights from Supreme Court practice, while editorial annotations focus on interpretative issues, drafting implications and evidentiary strategy. Whether used as a courtroom companion, classroom textbook or legislative reference, this volume equips lawyers, judges, law teachers and students with the clarity and tools required to navigate India’s modernized evidence framework