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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 43

Judgments, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 40 to 42, when relevant

Quick Answer Reference: Section 43 IEA

  • Provision: Section 43 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 43 of IEA say?

Judgments, orders or decrees, other than those mentioned in sections 40, 41 and 42 are irrelevant, unless the existence of such judgment, order or decree, is a fact in issue, or is relevant under some other provisions of this Act.

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Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 43 (India)
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Common Questions about Section 43 IEA

What is Section 43 of IEA?

Section 43 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Judgments, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 40 to 42, when relevant". The section states: Judgments, orders or decrees, other than those mentioned in sections 40, 41 and 42 are irrelevant, unless the existence of such judgment, order or decree, is a fact in issue, or is...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 43 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

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