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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 46

Facts bearing upon opinions of experts

Quick Answer Reference: Section 46 IEA

  • Provision: Section 46 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 46 of IEA say?

Facts, not otherwise relevant, are relevant if they support or are inconsistent with the opinion of experts, when such opinions are relevant.

Indian StandardSection 46, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 46 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 46 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 46 IEA

What is Section 46 of IEA?

Section 46 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Facts bearing upon opinions of experts". The section states: Facts, not otherwise relevant, are relevant if they support or are inconsistent with the opinion of experts, when such opinions are relevant....

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 46 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

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