# The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 49: Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant

- 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/49/

## Text

When the Court has to form an opinion as to–– the usages and tenets of any body of men or family, the constitution and government of any religious or charitable foundation, or the meaning of words or terms used in particular districts or by particular classes of people, the opinion of persons having special means of knowledge thereon are, relevant facts.

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