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Section 20 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
20. Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit
Statements made by persons to whom 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, knows all about it" C’s statement is an admission.
Related Sections
- Section 88A: Presumption as to electronic messages
- Section 90: Presumption as to documents thirty years old
- Section 136: Judge to decide as to admissibility of evidence
- Section 139: Cross-examination of person called to produce a document
- Section 54: Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply
Related Acts
- National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Act, 2019
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2017
- Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018
- Regional Centre for Biotechnology Act, 2016
- Farm Laws Repeal Act, 2021
* Only for reference.