Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 20

Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit

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Provision: Section 20 of IEA
Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Classification: evidence
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 20 of IEA say?

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.

Indian StandardSection 20, Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 20 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 20 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

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Common Questions about Section 20 IEA

What is Section 20 of IEA?

Section 20 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit". The section states: 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....

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