The Courts in India take judicial notice of the following facts-
All laws in force in the territory of India
Articles of war for the Indian Army, Navy or Air Force
The accession to office, names, titles, functions and signatures of the persons filling for any public office in any State if the fact of their appointment to such office is notified in any Official Gazette.
The existence, title and national flag of every State or Sovereign recognised by the Government of India.
The divisions of time, the geographical divisions of the world and public festivals, fasts, and holidays notified in the Official Gazette
The Territories under the domain of the Government of India
The commencement, continuance and termination of hostilities between the Government of India and any other State or body of persons
The names of the members and officers of the Court and of their deputies and subordinate officers and assistants and also of all officers acting in execution of its process and of all advocates, attorneys, proctors, vakils, pleaders and other persons authorised by law to appear or act before it.
The rule of the road on land or at sea.
In all these cases and also on all matters of public history, literature, science or art, the Court may resort for its aid to appropriate books or documents of reference.
