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Section 49 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
49. Opinion as to usage, tenets, etc., when relevant
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 or by particular classes of people, the opinions of persons having special means of knowledge thereon, we relevant facts.
Related Sections
- Section 23: Admission in civil cases relevant
- Section 125: Information as to commission of offences
- Section 127: Section 126 to apply to interpreters etc.
- Section 82: Presumption as to document admissible in England without proof of seal or signature
- Section 73A: Proofs as to verification of digital signature
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