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Section 48 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
48. Opinion as to existence of right or custom, when relevant
When the Court has to form an opinion as to the existence of any general custom or right, the opinions, as to the existence of such custom or right, or persons who would be likely to know of its existence if it existed, are relevant.
Explanation – The expression "general custom or right" includes customs or rights common to any considerable class of persons.
Illustrations
The right of the villages of a particular village to use the water of a particular well is a general right within the meaning of this section.
Related Sections
- Section 146: Questions lawful in cross-examination
- Section 97: Evidence as to application of language to one of two sets of facts, to neither of which the whole correctly applies
- Section 20: Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit
- Section 126: Professional communication
- Section 65B: Admissibility of electronic records
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