The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 replaces the Indian Evidence Act 1872. Under BSA, which section governs the admissibility of expert opinion evidence (previously IEA Section 45)?

• A BSA Section 45
• B BSA Section 55
• C BSA Section 65B for electronic records only
• D BSA Section 39 ✓

Explanation

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 replaced the Indian Evidence Act 1872 from 1 July 2024. Expert opinion admissibility (formerly IEA Section 45) is now governed by BSA Section 39. Under BSA Section 39, opinions of experts on matters of foreign law, science, art, handwriting, or fingerprints are relevant when the court has to form opinions on these matters. This section is pivotal in forensic medicine as it governs admissibility of medical expert testimony. BSA Section 65B deals with electronic evidence (previously IEA Section 65B).

Reference: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (Narayan Reddy), 34th ed.

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