Evidence Act 20 vs BSA 18: Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit
Section 20 of the Indian Evidence Act is now section 18 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, in force from 1 July 2024. 98% of the old wording is kept; 1 word removed and 2 words added.
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Evidence Act section 20Admissions 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.
BSA section 18Admissions 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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