LawgistThe Indian Evidence Act
48Opinion as to existence of right or custom, when relevant
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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OPINIONS OF THIRD PERSONS WHEN RELEVANT
- 45 Opinions of experts
- 45A Opinion of Examiner of Electronic Evidence
- 46 Facts bearing upon opinions of experts
- 47 Opinion as to handwriting, when relevant
- 47A Opinion as to digital signature, when relevant
- 48 Opinion as to existence of right or custom, when relevant
- 49 Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant
- 50 Opinion on relationship, when relevant
- 51 Grounds of opinion, when relevant
