BSA § 98 · Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Section 98 BSA — Evidence as to document unmeaning in reference to existing facts
Replaces IEA 95 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. In force since 1 July 2024.
The text
When language used in a document is plain in itself, but is unmeaning in reference to existing facts, evidence may be given to show that it was used in a peculiar sense.
Illustration.
A sells to B, by deed, “my house in Kolkata”. A had no house in Kolkata, but it appears that he had a house at Howrah, of which B had been in possession since the execution of the deed. These facts may be proved to show that the deed related to the house at Howrah.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.