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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 123

Evidence as to affairs of State

Quick Answer Reference: Section 123 IEA

  • Provision: Section 123 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 123 of IEA say?

No one shall be permitted to give any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to any affairs of State, except with the permission of the officer at the head of the department concerned, who shall give or withhold such permission as he thinks fit.

Indian StandardSection 123, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 123 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 123 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 123 IEA

What is Section 123 of IEA?

Section 123 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Evidence as to affairs of State". The section states: No one shall be permitted to give any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to any affairs of State, except with the permission of the officer at the head of ...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 123 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

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