18. Statements made by persons to whom a party to the suit has expressly referred for information in reference to a matter in dispute are admissions.
Illustration.
The question is, whether a horse sold by A to B is sound.
A says to B - "Go and ask C, C knows all about it". C's statement is an admission.
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