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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 113: Proof of cession of territory

Repealed. Repealed from 1 July 2024. Use it for proceedings preserved by BSA section 170, including specified matters that were pending immediately before commencement.

Part III — Production and Effect of Evidence

113. A notification in the Official Gazette that any portion of British territory has 1 [before the commencement of Part III of the Government of India Act, 1935 (26 Geo. 5, c. 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 date mentioned in such notification.

Source: official text of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.