Evidence Act → BSA
Evidence Act Section 20 in BSA
Evidence Act Section 20 corresponds to BSA Section 18 under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Section 20 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 18 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BSA Section 18 — Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit
Drafting note. No change.
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. Illustration The question is, whether a horse sold by A to B is sound. A says to B-- "Go and ask C, C knows all about it". C's statement is an admission.
Questions this page answers
What is Evidence Act 20 in BSA?
Evidence Act Section 20 is BSA Section 18 — Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
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