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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 104: Burden of proving fact to be proved to make evidence admissible
- Section 77: Proof of documents by production of certified copies
- Section 35: Relevancy of entry in public record made in performance of duty
- Section 73: Comparison of signature, writing or seal with others admitted or proved
- Section 83: Presumption as to maps or plans made by authority of Government
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