No one shall be permitted to give any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to any affairs of State, except with the permission of the officer at the head of the department concerned, who shall give or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 Evidence Act, 1872
Section 123
Evidence as to affairs of State
Englishहिंदी
⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 123 IEA
- Provision: Section 123 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 123 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 123, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 123 (India)
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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 The section states: No one shall be permitted to give any evidence derived from unpublished official records relating to any affairs of State, except with the permission of the officer at the head of ...
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