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

Description of the The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Act Section 43 - 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.