Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop
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Summary
An admission by a party is not by itself conclusive proof of the fact admitted. It can still be used against that party and, in certain situations described later in the Act, may operate as an estoppel preventing them from denying it. How much weight an admission gets depends on the surrounding facts and other evidence.
Example
Priya emails Karan admitting she owes him Rs 50,000 after a business deal. Later she sues while denying the debt. The email is not conclusive proof of the debt, but it can be used against her and, if the later provisions’ conditions are met, may estop her from denying it.
Bare Act
Enacted textAdmissions are not conclusive proof of the matters admitted but they may operate as estoppels under the provisions hereinafter contained.
Sections 32 to 33 – Statements by persons who cannot be called as witnesses
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