Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Section 31

IEA 31 in BSA: Section 25

Section 31 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 corresponds to Section 25 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. IEA 31 deals with admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop. 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 31 is now BSA 25.

Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop

Carried over
69% of the old wording kept
Old · IEA 1872 · Ch. II
s. 31
Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop
Admissions are not conclusive proof of the matters admitted but they may operate as estoppels under the provisions hereinafter contained. Statements by Persons who cannot be called as Witnesses
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New · BSA 2023 · Ch. II
s. 25
Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop.
Admissions are not conclusive proof of the matters admitted but they may operate as estoppels under the provisions hereinafter contained.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsBSA 25 · Admissions not conclusive proof, but…
IEA 30 · Consideration of proved confession affecting person making it and others jointly under trial for same offenceIEA 32 · Cases in which statement of relevant fact by person who is dead or cannot be found, etc., is relevant

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