Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Chapter II: Relevancy of Facts · Statements made under special circumstances
Section 30: Relevancy of statements in maps, charts and plans
In plain words
Statements of relevant facts in published maps or charts generally sold to the public, or in maps or plans made under the authority of the Central or a State Government, about matters such maps usually show, are relevant.
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Official text
Statements of facts in issue or relevant facts, made in published maps or charts generally offered for public sale, or in maps or plans made under the authority of the Central Government or any State Government, as to matters usually represented or stated in such maps, charts or plans, are themselves relevant facts
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Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 25 August 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.
Supreme Court judgments citing the section 30
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