Section 43Procedural
Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant
Full Text
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.
Plain English Summary
Opinions of people with special knowledge about family customs, religious foundation governance, or local dialects are relevant in court.
Key Legal Elements
- Usages and tenets of any group or family
- Governance of religious or charitable foundations
- Meaning of localized words or terms
- Opinion of persons with special means of knowledge
Practical Note
This section allows courts to interpret group behaviors or localized language by relying on those deeply familiar with such specific contexts.
हिंदी पाठ
जब न्यायालय को निम्नलिखित के बारे में कोई राय बनानी हो—
- (i) किसी जन-समूह या परिवार की प्रथाएं और सिद्धांत;
- (ii) किसी धार्मिक या धर्मार्थ प्रतिष्ठान का संविधान और शासन; या
- (iii) विशेष जिलों में या विशेष वर्गों के लोगों द्वारा उपयोग किए जाने वाले शब्दों या पदों के अर्थ,
तो उन पर विशेष ज्ञान रखने वाले व्यक्तियों की राय सुसंगत तथ्य है।