Facts showing the existence of any state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling, are declared relevant…

Under Section 12 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 14 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872), facts showing the existence of any state of mind—such as intention, knowledge, good faith, negligence, rashness, ill-will, or goodwill towards any particular person—or showing the existence of any state of body or bodily feeling, are relevant when the existence of any such state of mind or body or bodily feeling is in issue or relevant. Section 315 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 280 CrPC) and Order XVIII Rule 12 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 merely empower a presiding Judge or Magistrate to record remarks regarding the demeanour of a witness under examination.