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Section 42 - The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
42. Opinion as to existence of general custom or right, when relevant.
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.
Explanation.-The expression "general custom or right" includes customs or rights common to any considerable class of persons.
Illustration.
The right of the villagers of a particular village to use the water of a particular well is a general right within the meaning of this section.
Related Sections
- Section 50: Character as Affecting damages
- Section 135: Production of title-deeds of witness not a party
- Section 10: Facts tending to enable Court to determine amount are relevant in suits for damages
- Section 151: Court to decide when question shall be asked and when witness compelled to answer
- Section 46: In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant
Related Acts
- Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018
- Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Act, 2017
- Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers Cadre) Act, 2019
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020
- National Forensic Sciences University Act, 2020
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