Judgments, orders or decrees other than those mentioned in section 41, are relevant if they relate to matters of a public nature relevant to the enquiry, but such judgments, orders or decrees are not conclusive proof of that which they state.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 42
Relevancy and effect of judgments, orders or decrees, other than those mentioned in section 41
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 42 IEA
- Provision: Section 42 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 42 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 42, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 42 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 42 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 42 of IEA?
Section 42 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Relevancy and effect of judgments, orders or decrees, other than those mentioned in section 41". The section states: Judgments, orders or decrees other than those mentioned in section 41, are relevant if they relate to matters of a public nature relevant to the enquiry, but such judgments, orders...
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