42. 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.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Section 41 Opinion as to handwriting and signature, when relevant
Section 42 Opinion as to existence of general custom or right, when relevant
Section 43 Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant
Section 44 Opinion on relationship, when relevant
Section 45 Grounds of opinion, when relevant
Section 46 In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant
Section 47 In criminal cases previous good character relevant
Section 48 Evidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases
Section 49 Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply