Breaking SUPREME COURT REAFFIRMS PUBLIC DOMAIN PROTECTION FOR DIGITAL LAWS
New Delhi · Sunday, 13 September 2026 9888666310 | [email protected]
Free Law - free judgments and free headnotes Free Lawby De Jure
HomeIEA Sections › Section 48
Indian Evidence Act, 1872 Repealed w.e.f. 1 July 2024

Section 48 IEA - Opinion as to existence of general Custom or right, when relevant

Section 48 IEA is now Section 42 of the BSA - the BSA replaced the IEA on 1 July 2024.
Act
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section
48 - Opinion as to existence of general Custom or right, when relevant
New provision
Section 42 BSA

IEA → BSA: what changed

This sectionChangeRemarks
Section 42 BSA Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 48 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with opinion as to existence of general Custom or right, when relevant. Under the new law this is Section 42 of the BSA.

Have a legal problem? Ask a lawyer - free.
Post your question free of cost and advocates near you can respond. Or use Talk to a Lawyer option to instantly connect with an advocate.
Ask your question free →
Are you a lawyer?
Get listed free on the advocates directory. Search Supreme Court judgments with headnotes. Daily court updates and citizen queries from your city.
Join Free Law →