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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 29

Confession otherwise relevant not to become irrelevant because of promise of secrecy, etc

Quick Answer Reference: Section 29 IEA

  • Provision: Section 29 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 29 of IEA say?

If such a confession is otherwise relevant, it docs not become irrelevant merely because it was made under a promise of secrecy, or in consequence of a deception practiced on the accused person for the purpose of obtaining it, or when he was drunk, or because it was made in answer to questions which he need not have answered, whatever may have been the form of those questions, or because he was not warned that he was not bound to make such confession, and that evidence of it might be given against him.

Indian StandardSection 29, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 29 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 29 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 29 IEA

What is Section 29 of IEA?

Section 29 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Confession otherwise relevant not to become irrelevant because of promise of secrecy, etc". The section states: If such a confession is otherwise relevant, it docs not become irrelevant merely because it was made under a promise of secrecy, or in consequence of a deception practiced on the a...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 29 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

Commonly Cited Alongside

Sections commonly cited alongside Section 29