Indian Evidence Act, 1872 → Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
IEA 51BSA 45
Grounds of opinion, when relevant
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Under Section 45 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 51 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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45. Grounds of opinion, when relevant .—Whenever the opinion of any living person is relevant, the grounds on which such opinion is based are also relevant. Illustration. An expert may give an account of experiments performed by him for the purpose of forming his opinion. Character when relevant
Frequently asked
What is IEA 51 equivalent in BSA?
IEA Section 51 (Grounds of opinion, when relevant) corresponds to Section 45 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).
What changed between IEA 51 and BSA 45?
No change.
How do I cite BSA 45 in a pleading?
Under Section 45 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly Section 51 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872)...
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- IEA 50 → BSA 44 — Opinion on relationship, when relevant
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