BSA § 43 · Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Section 43 BSA — Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant

Replaces IEA 49 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. In force since 1 July 2024.

The text

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.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.

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