SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 45

Solution: The correct answer is Admission defined — Section 15.
Explanation:
☛ Under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, Section 15 defines an admission as a statement, oral or documentary or contained in electronic form, which suggests any inference as to any fact in issue or relevant fact.
☛ In the repealed Indian Evidence Act, 1872, this definition was provided under Section 17.
☛ Section 104 of the BSA, 2023 deals with the burden of proof, whereas Section 118 pertains to the doctrine of estoppel.
☛ Section 61 and Section 63 of the BSA, 2023 provide for the admissibility of electronic or digital records.
☛ Sections 34 to 38 of the BSA, 2023 govern the relevancy of previous judgments of courts.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaced the colonial-era Indian Evidence Act of 1872 and came into force on 1 July 2024.
☛ The BSA contains 170 Sections divided across 4 Parts and 12 Chapters.
☛ A major reform under the BSA is giving electronic or digital records the same legal status as paper documents.
☛ Section 22 to 24 of the BSA, 2023 deal with provisions related to confessions made by accused persons.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ On which date did the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 come into effect? → 1 July 2024
☛ Which colonial-era legislation was replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023? → Indian Evidence Act, 1872
☛ How many total sections are there in the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023? → 170 Sections
☛ Which section of the BSA, 2023 deals with the general burden of proof? → Section 104
☛ Which section of the BSA, 2023 provides for the admissibility of electronic records? → Section 63