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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 111

Proof of good faith in transactions where one party is in relation of active confidence

Quick Answer Reference: Section 111 IEA

  • Provision: Section 111 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 111 of IEA say?

Where there is a question as to the good faith of a transaction between parties, one of whom stands to the other in a position of active confidence, the burden of proving the good faith of the transaction is on the party who is in a position of active confidence.

Indian StandardSection 111, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 111 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 111 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 111 of IEA?

Section 111 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Proof of good faith in transactions where one party is in relation of active confidence". The section states: Where there is a question as to the good faith of a transaction between parties, one of whom stands to the other in a position of active confidence, the burden of proving the good ...

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