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Section 48 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
48. Opinion as to existence of right or custom, 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, or 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.
Illustrations
The right of the villages 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 140: Witnesses to character
- Section 56: Fact Judicially noticeable need not be proved
- Section 28: Confession made after removal of impression caused by inducement, threat or promise, relevant
- Section 126: Professional communication
- Section 52: In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant
Related Acts
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