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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 47

Opinion as to handwriting, when relevant

Quick Answer Reference: Section 47 IEA

  • Provision: Section 47 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 47 of IEA say?

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 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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Common Questions about Section 47 IEA

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...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 47 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

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