Evidence Act → BSA

Evidence Act Section 49 in BSA

Evidence Act Section 49 corresponds to BSA Section 43 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 49
New provision43
New ActBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
MappingMapped

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

Drafting note. Paragraphs are numbered as clauses (i), (ii) and (iii).

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.

Read the full text of BSA Section 43

Questions this page answers

What is Evidence Act 49 in BSA?

Evidence Act Section 49 is BSA Section 43 — Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant.

Has the provision changed?

Paragraphs are numbered as clauses (i), (ii) and (iii).

Which law applies to an offence today?

Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

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