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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 113

Proof of cession of territory

Quick Answer Reference: Section 113 IEA

  • Provision: Section 113 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 113 of IEA say?

A notification in the Official Gazette that any portion of British territory has before the commencement of Part III of the Government of India Act, 1935 (26 Geo. 5, ch. 2) been ceded to any Native State, Prince or Ruler, shall be conclusive proof that a valid cession of such territory took place at the dale mentioned in such notification

Indian StandardSection 113, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 113 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 113 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 113 IEA

What is Section 113 of IEA?

Section 113 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Proof of cession of territory". The section states: A notification in the Official Gazette that any portion of British territory has before the commencement of Part III of the Government of India Act, 1935 (26 Geo. 5, ch. 2) been ce...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 113 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

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Sections commonly cited alongside Section 113