Admissions in civil cases, when relevant
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Summary
An admission in a civil case is irrelevant if it was made on an express condition that it should not be given in evidence, or if circumstances show the parties agreed it would not be used. Such off‑the‑record statements cannot be relied on at trial. However, a barrister, pleader, attorney or vakil is not exempt from giving evidence when law compels them to do so.
Example
Priya sues Karan over a shop dispute. During a private settlement talk Karan admits he caused the damage but asks Priya not to use that admission in court. At trial the court will treat Karan’s statement as irrelevant because it was made on the express condition it not be given in evidence.
Bare Act
Enacted textIn civil cases no admission is relevant, if it is made either upon an express condition that evidence of it is not to be given, or under circumstances from which the Court can infer that the parties agreed together that evidence of it should not be given.
Explanations
Nothing in this section shall be taken to exempt any barrister, pleader, attorney or vakil from giving evidence of any matter of which he may be compelled to give evidence under section 126.
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