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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 21

Proof of admissions against persons making them, and by or on their behalf

Quick Answer Reference: Section 21 IEA

  • Provision: Section 21 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 21 of IEA say?

Admissions are relevant and may be proved as against the person who makes them or his representative in interest; but they cannot be proved by or on behalf of the person who makes them or by his representative in interest, except in the following cases— An admission may be proved by or on behalf of the person making it, when it is of such a nature that, if the person making it were dead, it would be relevant as between third persons under section 32. An admission may by proved by or on behalf of the person making it, when it consists of a statement of the existence of any state of mind or body, relevant or in issue, made at or about the time when such state of mind or body existed, and is accompanied by conduct rendering its falsehood improbable. An admission may be proved by on behalf of the person making it, if it is relevant otherwise than as an admission.

Indian StandardSection 21, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 21 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 21 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 21 of IEA?

Section 21 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Proof of admissions against persons making them, and by or on their behalf". The section states: Admissions are relevant and may be proved as against the person who makes them or his representative in interest; but they cannot be proved by or on behalf of the person who makes ...

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