When the Court has to form an opinion upon a point of foreign law or of science or art, or as identity of handwriting or finger impressions, the opinions upon that point of persons specially skilled in such foreign law, science or art, or in questions as to identity of handwriting or finger impressions are relevant facts. Such persons are called experts.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 45
Opinions of experts
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 45 IEA
- Provision: Section 45 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 45 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 45, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 45 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 45 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 45 of IEA?
Section 45 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Opinions of experts". The section states: When the Court has to form an opinion upon a point of foreign law or of science or art, or as identity of handwriting or finger impressions, the opinions upon that point of persons...
What replaced Section 45 of IPC in BNS?
Section 45 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was replaced by Section 39 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. Expert opinion: BSA explicitly includes electronic/digital experts.
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This SectionSection 45Indian Evidence Act (IEA)
→New LawSection 39Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
⚠️ Material Change: Expert opinion: BSA explicitly includes electronic/digital experts.
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