Evidence Act 49 vs BSA 43: Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant
Section 49 of the Indian Evidence Act is now section 43 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, in force from 1 July 2024. 98% of the old wording is kept; 1 word removed and 4 words added.
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Evidence Act section 49Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant
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.
BSA section 43Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant
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.
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