# The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 124: Official communications

- Act: The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Act 1 of 1872)
- In force from: 1872-09-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/iea/section/124/

## Text

No public officer shall be compelled to disclose communications made to him in official confidence, when he considers that the public interests would suffer by the disclosure.

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