What is Section 25 BSA?

Section 25 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 provides that an admission is not conclusive proof of an admitted fact. However, an admission may work as an estoppel under the later provisions of the Adhiniyam.

Is an admission conclusive proof under Section 25 BSA?

No. Under Section 25 BSA, an admission is not conclusive proof of what was admitted.

Can an admission work as an estoppel under Section 25 BSA?

Yes. Section 25 BSA states that an admission may work as an estoppel when the later provisions of the Adhiniyam apply.

IEA 31 Is Now BSA 25: What Changed

Q: What is Section 25 BSA in IEA?

Section 31 IEA. Section 31 IEA became Section 25 BSA without any change in wording.

Aspect	IEA 1872 (repealed)	BSA 2023 (in force)
Section	31	25
Heading	Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop	Same

Aspect

IEA 1872 (repealed)

BSA 2023 (in force)

Section

Heading

Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop

Same

IEA 31 and BSA 25: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IEA 1872 (repealed)

Section 31, IEA 1872

31. Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop.—Admissions are not conclusive proof of the matters admitted but they may operate as estoppels under the provisions hereinafter contained.

BSA 2023 (in force)

Section 25, BSA 2023

25. Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop.—Admissions are not conclusive proof of the matters admitted but they may operate as estoppels under the provisions hereinafter contained.

When It Applies: IEA 31 vs BSA 25

Under IEA 31

Applies when an admission of a fact is placed before a court, providing that the admission is not conclusive proof of what was admitted.
Applies where an admission may work as an estoppel under the later provisions of the Act.

Under BSA 25

Applies when an admission of a fact is placed before a court, providing that the admission is not conclusive proof of what was admitted.
Applies where an admission may work as an estoppel under the later provisions of the Adhiniyam.

What IEA 31 to BSA 25 Means in Practice

Section 31 IEA became Section 25 BSA without any change in wording. The same rule applies, and a party or witness should cite Section 25 BSA for matters governed by the Adhiniyam.

IEA 31 to BSA 25: Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop

IEA 31 to BSA 25 at a Glance

What Changed From IEA 31 to BSA 25?

IEA 31 vs BSA 25: Comparison Table

IEA 31 and BSA 25: Bare Act Text Side by Side

When It Applies: IEA 31 vs BSA 25

What IEA 31 to BSA 25 Means in Practice