BSA Section 25 — Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop

Summary

An admission is not treated as final and binding proof of the facts it admits. However, an admission can still prevent a person from later denying those facts, in the manner and under the conditions set out in the provisions that follow in this Act.

Official Text

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

Related Judgments

• LAXMI ELECTRIC COMPANY vs MAHESH VAIDYA — Delhi High Court (2025)
• R.Rajagopal; Formerly Assistant Engineer; Public Works Department; Roy vs 1.The Engineer-in-Chief, WRD &, Chief Engineer (General),, Public Wor — Madras High Court (Principal Bench, Chennai) (2024)
• MOORTHY @ UDAYA MOORTHY; D.DANY @ DANIEL @ JOHNY vs THE STATE REP.BY, THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE — Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) (2014)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• IEA §31 — Admissions not conclusive proof, but may estop