Section 15 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876
Every investigation conducted by the Manager with reference to any claim preferred before him under this Act, or to any matter connected with any such claim, shall be taken to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code. Statements of persons examined to be evidence.--And every statement made by any person examined by or before the Manager with reference to such investigation, whether upon oath or otherwise, shall be taken to be evidence within the meaning of the same Code.
Summary
- Any investigation the Manager conducts regarding a claim is legally considered a judicial proceeding (a legal process like a court case).
- This classification follows the definitions found in the Indian Penal Code.
- Every statement a person makes during these investigations is legally considered evidence.
- Statements are considered evidence whether the person was speaking under a formal oath or not.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Is the Manager's investigation the same as a court trial?
It is legally "deemed" to be a judicial proceeding, which means it is treated as a legal court-like process under the Indian Penal Code.
2. Does it matter if I am not put under oath when I give a statement?
No, the law says every statement is evidence, whether it is made upon oath or otherwise.
3. What law governs the legal status of the statements I make to the Manager?
The Indian Penal Code governs how these statements and proceedings are defined.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 15 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876, an investigation is treated as a judicial proceeding within the meaning of which Code?
Q2.Under Section 15 of The Chutia Nagpur Encumbered Estates Act, 1876, what is the status of a statement made to the Manager without an oath?