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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 83

Presumption as to maps or plans made by authority of Government

Quick Answer Reference: Section 83 IEA

  • Provision: Section 83 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 83 of IEA say?

The Court shall presume that maps or plans purporting to be made by the authority of the Central Government or any State Government were so made, and are accurate; but maps or plans made for the purposes of any cause must be proved to be accurate.

Indian StandardSection 83, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 83 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 83 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 83 of IEA?

Section 83 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Presumption as to maps or plans made by authority of Government". The section states: The Court shall presume that maps or plans purporting to be made by the authority of the Central Government or any State Government were so made, and are accurate; but maps or plan...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 83 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 83