Basic Law of Evidence – The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 Third Edition (on Law of Evidence)

Basic Law of Evidence – The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Third Edition) by S.S. Wagh is a comprehensive and accessible guide to India’s newly enacted evidence law, which replaces the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Designed in easy and practical language, the book aims to simplify the understanding of evidentiary principles under the new criminal law regime.

A key feature of this edition is the inclusion of comparative tables mapping provisions of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 with the former Evidence Act, 1872. This enables legal practitioners and students to clearly understand structural and substantive changes introduced under the new legislation. Special emphasis is placed on electronic and digital evidence, reflecting modern technological realities and contemporary courtroom practice.

The book explains fundamental principles such as relevancy of facts, admissibility of evidence, burden of proof, presumptions, documentary and oral evidence, and procedural safeguards. Practical insights help readers grasp both theoretical foundations and real-world application.

With forewords by eminent judges, the publication carries authoritative value and practical credibility. Ideal for advocates, judicial service aspirants, law students, academicians, and legal researchers, this book serves as a reliable reference for mastering evidence law under the new criminal justice framework.