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.
Section 41 Relevancy of certain judgments in probate, etc., jurisdiction
Section 43 Judgments, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 40, 41 and 42, when relevant
Section 44 Fraud or collusion in obtaining judgment, or incompetency of Court, may be proved
Section 45 Opinions of experts
Section 45A Opinion of Examiner of Electronic Evidence
Section 46 Facts bearing upon opinions of experts
Section 47 Opinion as to handwriting, when relevant
Section 47A Opinion as to digital signature, when relevant
Section 48 Opinion as to existence of right or custom, when relevant
Section 49 Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant