Section 17 Indian Evidence Act 1872
Section 17 Indian Evidence Act 1872
Section 17 of the Indian Evidence Act 1872 is about ‘Admission defined’. It is under ‘ADMISSIONS’ of Chapter II of the Act. Chapter II is titled OF THE RELEVANCY OF FACTS.
Admission defined
An admission is a statement, [oral or documentary or contained in
electronic form], which suggests any inference as to any fact in issue or relevant fact, and which is made by any of the persons, and under the circumstances, hereinafter mentioned.
See also:
Section 16 Indian Evidence Act 1872 (Existence of course of business when relevant)
Section 18 Indian Evidence Act 1872 (Admission)