Section 43: Judgments, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 40 to 42, when relevant

Q: What does Section 43 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) deal with?

Section 43 IEA pertains to "Judgments, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 40 to 42, when relevant". It is part of the The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 43 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) governs judgments, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 40 to 42, when relevant. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 43 IEA still in force?

Yes, Section 43 of the The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 43 IEA?

धारा 43 IEA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 43 of the The Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Section 43 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) governs judgments, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 40 to 42, when relevant. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 43 IEA?

Dhara 43 IEA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 43 of the The Indian Evidence Act, 1872. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 43 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) governs judgments, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 40 to 42, when relevant. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 43 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872?

Cite as: "Section 43, The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 43 (India).

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Judgments, orders or decrees, other than those mentioned in sections 40, 41 and 42, are irrelevant, unless the existence of such judgment, order or decree, is a fact in issue or is relevant under some other provisions of this Act.

Illustrations

(a) A and B separately sue C for a libel which reflects upon each of them. C in each case says that the matter alleged to be libellous is true, and the circumstances are such that it is probably true in each case, or in neither.

(b) A prosecutes B for adultery with C, A's wife.

(c) A prosecutes B for stealing a cow from him. B is convicted.

(d) A had obtained a decree for the possession of land against B. C, B's son, murders A in consequence.

(f) A is tried for the murder of B.