An admission is a statement, oral or documentary or contained in electronic form, which suggests any inference as to any fact in issue or relevant fact, and which is made by any of the persons, and under the circumstances, hereinafter mentioned.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 17
Admission defined
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 17 IEA
- Provision: Section 17 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 17 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 17, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 17 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 17 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 17 of IEA?
Section 17 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Admission defined". The section states: An admission is a statement, oral or documentary or contained in electronic form, which suggests any inference as to any fact in issue or relevant fact, and which is made by any of...
What replaced Section 17 of IPC in BNS?
Section 17 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was replaced by Section 15 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. There was no material change in the provision.
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