The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Chapter 07 Of the Burden of Proof
Section 113: Proof of cession of territory
A notification in the Official Gazette that any portion of British territory has before the commencement of Part III of the Government of India Act, 1935 (26 Geo. 5, ch. 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 dale mentioned in such notification