Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop

An admission by a party is not by itself conclusive proof of the fact admitted; the court can still weigh other evidence. However, such admissions can, under the relevant rules of estoppel, prevent the party from later denying that same fact. Whether estoppel applies depends on other provisions of law.

Ravi signs a written note saying he sold his scooter to Meera. Later, in a dispute about ownership, he claims he never sold it. His earlier admission is not conclusive proof but may estop him from denying the sale if the estoppel rules apply.