When the Court has to form an opinion as to— the usages and tenets of any body of men or family, the constitution and government of any religious or charitable foundation, or the meaning of words or terms used in particular districts or by particular classes of people, the opinions of persons having special means of knowledge thereon, are relevant facts.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 49
Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 49 IEA
- Provision: Section 49 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 49 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 49, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 49 (India)
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What is Section 49 of IEA?
Section 49 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant". The section states: When the Court has to form an opinion as to— the usages and tenets of any body of men or family, the constitution and government of any religious or charitable foundation, or the m...
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