The fact that any person was born during the continuance of a valid marriage between his mother and any man, or within two hundred and eighty days after its dissolution, the mother remaining unmarried, shall be conclusive proof that he is the legitimate son of that man, unless it can be shown that the parties to the marriage had no access to each other at any time when he could have been begotten.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 112
Birth during marriage, conclusive proof of legitimacy
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 112 IEA
- Provision: Section 112 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 112 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 112, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 112 (India)
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What is Section 112 of IEA?
Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Birth during marriage, conclusive proof of legitimacy". The section states: The fact that any person was born during the continuance of a valid marriage between his mother and any man, or within two hundred and eighty days after its dissolution, the mother...
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