The Evidence Act 1872 was replaced by the BSA 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 131 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 170, BSA 2023).
No one shall be compelled to produce documents in his possession or electronic records under his control, which any other person would be entitled to refuse to produce if they were in his possession, or control, unless such last-mentioned person consents to their production.] Substituted by Act 21 of 2000, S.92 and Schedule II (w.e.f. 17/10/2000).