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Section 42 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
42. Relevancy and effect of judgments, orders or decrees, other than those mentioned in section 41
Judgments, orders or decrees other than those mentioned in section 41, are relevant if they relate to matters of a public nature relevant to the enquiry; but such judgments, orders or decrees are not conclusive proof of that which they state.
Illustration
A Sues B for trespass on his land. B alleges the existence of a public right of way over the land, which A denies
The existence of a decree in favor of the defendant, in a suit by A against C for a trespass on the same land, in which C alleged the existence of the same right of way, is relevant, but it is not conclusive proof that the right of way exists
Related Sections
- Section 131: Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce
- Section 36: Relevancy of statements in maps, charts and plans
- Section 117: Estoppel of acceptor of bill of exchange, bailee or licensee
- Section 43: Judgment, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 40 to 42, when relevant
- Section 5: Evidence may be given of facts in issue and relevant facts
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