Section 20

Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit.

The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

  • Act 1 of 1872
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
All sections
    Statements made by persons to whom a party to the suit has expressly referred for information in reference to a matter in dispute are admissions.
     Illustration
     The question is, whether a horse sold by A to B is sound.
     A says to B -- "Go and ask C, C knows all about it." C's statement is an admission.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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