43. 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.
Evidence Act Section 49 in BSA: Section 43
Opinions as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant
Section 49 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Opinions as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant) corresponds to Section 43 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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