Section 44 BSA: treated as such by members of the family, is relevant
Official statutory evidence provision under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)
When the Court has to form an opinion as to the relationship of one person to another, the opinion, expressed by conduct, as to the existence of such relationship, of any person who, as a member of the family or otherwise, has special means of knowledge on the subject, is a relevant fact: Provided that such opinion shall not be sufficient to prove a marriage in proceedings under the Divorce Act, 1869, or in prosecution under sections 82 and 84 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Illustrations. (a) The question is, whether A and B were married. The fact that they were usually received and treated by their friends as husband and wife, is relevant. (b) The question is, whetherAwas the legitimate son of B. The fact thatAwas always
Simplified Legal Summary
This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 44 of the BSA.
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