The Court may presume the existence of any fact which it thinks likely to have happened, regard being had to the common course of natural events, human conduct and public and private business, in their relation to the facts of the particular case.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 114
Court may presume existence of certain facts
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 114 IEA
- Provision: Section 114 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 114 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 114, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 114 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 114 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 114 of IEA?
Section 114 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Court may presume existence of certain facts". The section states: The Court may presume the existence of any fact which it thinks likely to have happened, regard being had to the common course of natural events, human conduct and public and priva...
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