Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 49

IEA 49 in BSA: Section 43

Section 49 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 43 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 49 deals with opinions as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IEA. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Indian Evidence Act

IEA 49 is now BSA 43.

Opinions 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
Related sectionsBSA 43 · Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., …
IEA 48 · Opinion as to existence of right or custom, when relevantIEA 50 · Opinion on relationship, when relevant

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