Indian Evidence Act, 1872
← Indian Evidence Act, 1872
II — OF THE RELEVANCY OF FACTS · Section 49

Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

When the Court has to form an opinion as to–– the 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.

Judgments on Section 49