17. 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.
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Section 11 Facts relevant when right or custom is in question
Section 12 Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling
Section 13 Facts bearing on question whether act was accidental or intentional
Section 14 Existence of course of business when relevant
Section 16 Admission by party to proceeding or his agent
Section 17 Admissions by persons whose position must be proved as against party to suit
Section 18 Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit
Section 19 Proof of admissions against persons making them, and by or on their behalf
Section 20 When oral admissions as to contents of documents are relevant