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Section 49: Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc

The Indian Evidence Act, 1872Central Act · Act 1 of 1872

Repealed. This text is published for reference. It is not in force, and it should not be relied on as current law without checking what replaced it. Repealed by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, with effect from 1 July 2024

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 opinion of persons having special means of knowledge thereon are, relevant facts.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section49
Marginal noteOpinion as to usages, tenets, etc
JurisdictionCentral
StatusRepealed
Judgments citing it3

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