BSA §18
Statements made by persons to whom a party to the suit has.
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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 owed B rent is an admission, and is a relevant fact as against A, if A denies that C did owe rent to B.
18. 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.
What changedAI-inferred
Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit.
Old position
IEA 19 is concerned with Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit. Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit
New position
BSA 18 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Statements made by persons to whom a party to the suit has.. 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
BSA 18 (Statements made by persons to whom a party to the suit has.) preserves the framework of IEA 19. BSA 18 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BSA 18 text: Statements made by persons...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BSA 18 (Statements made by persons to whom a party to the suit has.) preserves the framework of IEA 19. BSA 18 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BSA 18 text: 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.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IEA 19 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BSA 18 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BSA 18 (Statements made by persons to whom a party to the suit has.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
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Newlaws.in, IEA §19 → BSA §18 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-15, https://newlaws.in/bsa/18.
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