Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
BSA 43 was IEA 49.
Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant.
Carried over
89% of the old wording kept
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. II
s. 49
Opinions as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant
When the Court has to form an opinion as tothe 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 classes of people, the opinions of persons having special means of knowledge thereon, are relevant facts. EVIDENCE ACT: 1872
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. II
s. 43
Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant.
When the Court has to form an opinion as to—
(i) the usages and tenets of any body of men or family;
(ii) the constitution and governance of any religious or charitable foundation; or
(iii) the meaning of words or terms used in particular districts or by particular classes of people,
the opinions of persons having special means of knowledge thereon, are relevant facts.
Text from India Code