IEA 48 — Opinion as to existence of right or custom, when relevant

Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Statutory text

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, of 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.
Illustration
The right of the villagers of a particular village to use the water of a particular well is a general right within the meaning of this section.

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