Question:

The Indian Evidence Act came into force on

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Remember the three major procedural laws and their commencement dates:
Indian Penal Code: 1860 (came into force 1862)
Indian Evidence Act: 1872
Code of Criminal Procedure: 1973 (came into force 1974)
The Evidence Act came into force on September 1, 1872.
Updated On: Nov 3, 2025
  • 6th October, 1860
  • 1st March, 1974
  • 15th March, 1872
  • 1st September, 1872
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Solution and Explanation

The Indian Evidence Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1872. Section 1 of the Act specifies its commencement date. It states: "It shall come into force on the first day of September, 1872." This date is a key historical fact in Indian legal history, marking the codification of the rules of evidence.
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