Three Day Online Course on
Law of Evidence (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023)

About the Course

The Law of Evidence (Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023) course offers an in-depth exploration of the principles and processes governing the proof of facts in judicial proceedings. With the enactment of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, India has witnessed a landmark reform in its evidentiary framework, replacing the colonial Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

This course is designed to help learners understand the conceptual foundations and contemporary relevance of evidentiary law in the Indian legal system. It examines the transition from the old regime to the new, emphasizing the modernization of evidentiary rules to accommodate digital records, electronic communications, and AI-generated data. Through case studies, discussions, and practical illustrations, participants will engage with both traditional doctrines and emerging challenges in the administration of justice.

By the end of the course, learners will develop a nuanced appreciation of how evidence shapes the truth-finding process in courts, blending classical principles with modern technological realities.

Course Objectives

• To introduce learners to the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) and analyze its shift from the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
• To provide detailed knowledge of evidentiary principles: admissibility, relevancy, burden of proof, and witness examination.
• To explore contemporary evidentiary challenges, including electronic records, AI-driven technologies, and forensic science.

Course Outcome

On successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
• Identify key differences between the old Evidence Act and the BSA.
• Apply evidentiary principles to practical cases, including digital and forensic evidence.
• Critically analyze judicial interpretations and policy implications of evidentiary rules.
• Develop advanced research and advocacy skills in evidence.

Schedule and Details of the Sessions (Tentatively from January 9–11, 2026)

• Overview of BSA
• Definition and Classification of Evidence
• Relevance and Admissibility
• Proof in Criminal Cases
• Confessions
• Dying Declaration
• Expert and Character Evidence
• Oral and Documentary Evidence
• Electronic Evidence
• Burden of Proof
• Privileged Communications
• Presentation of Evidence in Court

Eligibility

Candidates who are pursuing graduation or had graduated are eligible to register.

Admission Procedure

• Submission of Online Application Form along with the required documents and the fee.
• Direct admission subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

Interested candidates may register for more than one course only when the dates of the sessions are not clashing.

Course Fee: Rs. 10,000/-

How to Apply

All the candidates should apply online through the website www.nalsarpro.org
Last Date to Apply: January 5, 2026.

Conduct of the Course

Live sessions will be conducted online by the academicians, professionals, and industry experts during weekends. A soft copy of the reference materials will be provided to the candidates.

If the enrollments are more than 100, then the University may conduct the classes in different batches on different dates.

Mode of Assessment

Online Examination will be conducted only once at the end of the course. The assessment may include MCQ, short answer questions, case studies, and problem-based questions.

Award of Certificate (only soft copy through email)

• Course Completion Certificate: Candidates securing 50% or more in the Assessment Test will be awarded the ‘Course Completion Certificate’.
• Certificate of Participation: All other enrolled candidates will be awarded the ‘Certificate of Participation’.

Please note that certificates will be issued in soft copy format only and will be sent via email. Printed (hard) copies will not be provided.