Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 20

IEA 20 in BSA: Section 18

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

Indian Evidence Act

IEA 20 is now BSA 18.

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 sectionsBSA 18 · Admissions by persons expressly refe…
IEA 19 · Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suitIEA 21 · Proof of admissions against persons making them, and by or on their behalf

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