Evidence Act 1950 · Updated to 1 Nov 2017 · Chapter II
44. Fraud or collusion in obtaining judgment or incompetency of court may be proved
Feedback & supportAny party to a suit or other proceeding may show that any judgment, order or decree which is relevant under section 40, 41
or 42, and which has been proved by the adverse party, was delivered by a court not competent to deliver it or was obtained by fraud or collusion.
court
“court” means a court established by or under Part IX of the Federal Constitution and includes— (a) a Judge; (b) a Sessions Court Judge; (c) a Magistrate; and (d) except an arbitrator, every person legally authorized to take evidence;
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evidence
“evidence” includes— (a) all statements which the court permits or requires to be made before it by witnesses in relation to matters of fact under inquiry: such statements are called oral evidence; (b) all documents produced for the inspection of the court: such documents are called documentary evidence;
Opinions of Third Persons When Relevant