IEA Section 113: Proof of cession of territory

Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Chapter 7: The Burden Of Proof

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).

A notification in the Official Gazette that any portion of British territory has [before the commencement of Part III of the Government of India Act, 1935 (26 Geo. 5, ch. 2)] been ceded to any Native State, Prince or Ruler, shall be conclusive proof that a valid cession of such territory took place at the dale mentioned in such notification

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Not carried over into BSA. IEA → BSA converterSource: BPR&D BSA–IEA corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03), p12

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