Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit
Chapter 2: Relevancy of facts
Statements made by persons whose position or liability, it is necessary to prove as against any party to the suit, are admissions, if such statements would be relevant as against such persons in relation to such position or liability in a suit brought by or against them, and if they are made whilst the person making them occupies such position or is subject to such liability.
Illustration.
A undertakes to collect rents for B. B sues A for not collecting rent due from C to B. A denies that rent was due from C to B. A statement by C that he owed B rent is an admission, and is a relevant fact as against A, if A denies that C did owe rent to B.
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Act No. 47 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 15Admission definedEvidence Act 17
- 16Admission by party to proceeding or his agentEvidence Act 18
- 18Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suitEvidence Act 20
- 19Proof of admissions against persons making them, and by or on their behalfEvidence Act 21
- 20When oral admissions as to contents of documents are relevantEvidence Act 22
- 21Admissions in civil cases when relevantEvidence Act 23