45. Whenever the opinion of any living person is relevant, the grounds on which such opinion is based are also relevant. Illustrations. An expert may give an account of experiments performed by him for the purpose of forming his opinion.
Evidence Act Section 51 in BSA: Section 45
Grounds of opinion, when relevant
Section 51 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Grounds of opinion, when relevant) corresponds to Section 45 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.
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