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Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Section 31

Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop

Quick Answer Reference: Section 31 IEA

  • Provision: Section 31 of IEA
  • Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  • Classification: evidence
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 31 of IEA say?

Admissions are not conclusive proof of the matters admitted but they may operate as estoppels under the provisions hereinafter contained.

Indian StandardSection 31, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 31 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 31 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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Common Questions about Section 31 IEA

What is Section 31 of IEA?

Section 31 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop". The section states: Admissions are not conclusive proof of the matters admitted but they may operate as estoppels under the provisions hereinafter contained....

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 31 IEA

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

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