Textbook on the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Textbook on the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 by K. Swamyraj provides a comprehensive study of the new Indian law of evidence introduced as part of the recent criminal law reforms. The book examines the structure, principles and practical implications of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, which replaced the historic Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

One of the major strengths of the book is its comparative approach. The author presents comparative charts and section‑wise analysis showing how provisions of the new law correspond to the earlier evidence legislation. This helps readers clearly understand the legislative changes and their legal implications.

The text discusses key evidentiary concepts such as relevance of facts, admissibility of evidence, documentary and electronic evidence, witness examination and presumptions. Important case laws are included to explain how evidentiary principles operate in practice.

Useful for law students, advocates and judicial officers, the book serves as an accessible and practical guide to understanding the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam and its role in modern criminal trials.