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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 116

Estoppel of tenant; and of licensee of person in possession

Quick Answer Reference: Section 116 IEA

  • Provision: Section 116 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 116 of IEA say?

No tenant of immovable property, or person claiming through such tenant, shall, during the continuance of the tenancy, be permitted to deny that the landlord of such tenant had, at the beginning of the tenancy, a title to such immovable property; and no person who came upon any immovable property by the license of the person in possession thereof, shall be permitted to deny that such person had a title to such possession at the time when such license was given.

Indian StandardSection 116, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 116 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 116 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 116 of IEA?

Section 116 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Estoppel of tenant; and of licensee of person in possession". The section states: No tenant of immovable property, or person claiming through such tenant, shall, during the continuance of the tenancy, be permitted to deny that the landlord of such tenant had, at...

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