Section 43 of Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 View Chapter 2

Opinion 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.