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Admissions |
Estoppel |
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The rules regarding admissions is laid down under Sec-17-23 & 31 of the Indian Evidence Act |
The rule regarding Estoppel is laid down under section 115 of Evidence Act |
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An admission is a statement, oral or documentary which suggests an inference as to any fact in issue or relevant fact, and which is made by any of the parties to a civil suit under certain circumstances. |
An Estoppel is a rule of evidence which prohibit a person from contradicting his former representation or conduct, which provides no one shall be allowed to speak or behave contrary to that his earlier statement. |
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Admissions are not conclusive evidence. It can be rebutted against their makers and those claiming under them by positive proof. |
Estoppel is conclusive. |
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In some circumstances the admission of third person binds the parties to the suit. Sec-90 & 20 of Indian Evidence Act. |
Estoppel operates only against person making representation and his legal representative. |
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Admission is a weak kind of evidence |
Estoppel is regarded as decisive evidence of high quality |
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Admission does not necessarily induce detriment. |
Estoppel induced detriment in the position of maker. |
Last Updated: 13 Jan, 2026
27 Nov, 2023
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