Indian Evidence Act, 1872
19. Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as
against party to suit
Statements made by
persons whose position or liability it is necessary to prove as against any party
to the suit are admissions, if such statements would be relevant as against
such persons in relation to such position or liability in a suit brought by or
against them, and if they are made whilst the person making them occupies such
position or is subject to such liability.
Illustration
A undertakes to
collect rents for B.
B sues A for not
collecting rent due from C to B.
A denies that rent was
due from C to B.
A statement by C that
he owned B rent is an admission, and is a relevant fact as against A, if A
denies that C did owe rent to B.