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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 65B: Admissibility of electronic records
- Section 29: Confession otherwise relevant not to become irrelevant because of promise of secrecy, etc.
- Section 88: Presumption as to books, maps and charts
- Section 139: Cross-examination of person called to produce a document
- Section 22: When oral admissions as to contents of documents are relevant
Related Acts
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