Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 · Section 18

BSA 18: earlier IEA 20

Section 18 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 replaces Section 20 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. BSA 18 deals with admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit. The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

BSA 18 was IEA 20.

Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. II
s. 20
Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit
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.
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. II
s. 18
Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit.
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.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsIEA 20 · Admissions by persons expressly refe…
BSA 17 · Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit.BSA 19 · Proof of admissions against persons making them, and by or on their behalf.

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