According to the lecture, Section 1 of the B.S.A. lays down where the Act applies. To…

B.S.A.

According to the lecture, Section 1 of the B.S.A. lays down where the Act applies. To which of the following does the B.S.A. NOT apply?

Option A: A court-martial held by a military court
Option B: A theft trial before a Magistrate
Option C: Proceedings before an arbitrator
Option D: A civil suit tried in a civil court

Show answer and explanation

Answer: C. Proceedings before an arbitrator

Explanation

Section 1 applies the B.S.A. to all judicial proceedings in or before any Court, including Courts-martial. It expressly excludes affidavits presented to any Court or officer, and proceedings before an arbitrator. Courts-martial are the closest wrong option, but the text says they are specifically included.

Legal provision:: Section 1, B.S.A.

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