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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 48

Opinion as to existence of right or custom, when relevant

Quick Answer Reference: Section 48 IEA

  • Provision: Section 48 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 48 of IEA say?

When the Court has to form an opinion as to the existence of any general custom or right, the opinions, as to the existence of such custom or right, of persons who would be likely to know of its existence if it existed, are relevant.

Indian StandardSection 48, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 48 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 48 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 48 IEA

What is Section 48 of IEA?

Section 48 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Opinion as to existence of right or custom, when relevant". The section states: When the Court has to form an opinion as to the existence of any general custom or right, the opinions, as to the existence of such custom or right, of persons who would be likely ...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 48 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

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