When the Court has to form an opinion as to the person by whom any document was written or signed, the opinion of any person acquainted with the handwriting of the person by whom it is supposed to be written or signed that it was or was not written or signed by that person, is a relevant fact.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 47
Opinion as to handwriting, when relevant
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 47 IEA
- Provision: Section 47 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 47 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 47, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 47 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 47 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 47 of IEA?
Section 47 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Opinion as to handwriting, when relevant". The section states: When the Court has to form an opinion as to the person by whom any document was written or signed, the opinion of any person acquainted with the handwriting of the person by whom i...
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