# The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 44: Fraud or collusion in obtaining judgment, or incompetency of Court, may be proved

- 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/44/

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Any party to a suit or other proceeding may show that any judgment, order or decree which is relevant under section 40, 41 or 42, and which has been proved by the adverse party, was delivered by a Court not competent to deliver it, or was obtained by fraud or collusion. OPINIONS OF THIRD PERSONS WHEN RELEVANT

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