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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 49

Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant

Quick Answer Reference: Section 49 IEA

  • Provision: Section 49 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 49 of IEA say?

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 StandardSection 49, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 49 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 49 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 49 IEA

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...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 49 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

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 49