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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 17

Admission defined

Quick Answer Reference: Section 17 IEA

  • Provision: Section 17 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 17 of IEA say?

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 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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Common Questions about Section 17 IEA

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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Replaced by New Law
This SectionSection 17Indian Evidence Act (IEA)
New LawSection 15Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)

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Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 17 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

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Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 17