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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 8: Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conduct
- Section 138: Order of examinations
- Section 108: Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years
- Section 14: Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling
- Section 45: Opinions of experts
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