Section 48 Indian Evidence Act

IEA 48 : Section 48 of the Indian Evidence Act:

Opinion as to existence of right or custom, when relevant.—When the Court has to form an opinion as to the existence of any general custom or right, the opinions, as to the existence of such custom or right, of persons who would be likely to know of its existence if it existed, are relevant. 

Explanation.—The expression “general custom or right” includes customs or rights common to any considerable class of persons. 

Illustration The right of the villagers of a particular village to use the water of a particular well is a general right within the meaning of this section.

India's Important Case Laws and Landmark Judgments on IEA - Section 48 Indian Evidence Act 1872:

Radhey Shyam Gupta vs Union Of India (Uoi) on 29 October, 2003 - Delhi High Court 

Daniraiji Vrajlalji vs Vahuji Maharaj Chandraprabha on 16 April, 1970 - Gujarat High Court 

Gopasundar Sabatho And Anr. vs Chunilal And Anr. on 10 September, 1954 - Orissa High Court 

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation vs Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. on 7 October, 2015 - Delhi High Court 

Matadeen And 2 Ors vs D.D.C. Sultanpur And Ors. on 8 August, 2012 - Allahabad High Court 

Srimanthi vs Chief Officer on 3 January, 1986 - Karnataka High Court 

Fatten Lall vs Gujju Lall on 1 June, 1880 - Calcutta High Court 

P. Abdul Khadir vs Ajiyur Ahammad Shaiva Ravuthar on 27 September, 1911 - Madras High Court 

Pran Nath Nandi And Ors. vs Sariatullah Sarkar And Ors. on 26 August, 1898 - Calcutta High Court 

Ktc Korea Co. Ltd. vs Hobb International Private Ltd. on 18 March, 2004 - Calcutta High Court