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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 36

Relevancy of statements in maps, charts and plans

Quick Answer Reference: Section 36 IEA

  • Provision: Section 36 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 36 of IEA say?

Statements of facts in issue or relevant facts, made in published maps or charts generally offered for public sale, or in maps or plans made under the authority of the Central Government or any State Government, as to matters usually represented or stated in such maps, charts or plans, are themselves relevant facts.

Indian StandardSection 36, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 36 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 36 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 36 IEA

What is Section 36 of IEA?

Section 36 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Relevancy of statements in maps, charts and plans". The section states: Statements of facts in issue or relevant facts, made in published maps or charts generally offered for public sale, or in maps or plans made under the authority of the Central Gove...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 36 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 36