Section 23 of IEA : Section 23: Admissions In Civil Cases When Relevant

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where two business partners, Raj and Neeraj, are in a dispute over a contract. To resolve the issue, they hold a private meeting where Raj makes certain admissions about his obligations under the contract. However, they both agree that anything said in this meeting will remain confidential and will not be used as evidence in court. Later, the dispute escalates and Neeraj decides to sue Raj. In court, Neeraj attempts to use Raj's admissions from the private meeting as evidence. Raj's lawyer objects, citing Section 23 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872. The court agrees that since the admissions were made under a condition of confidentiality, they are not relevant and cannot be admitted as evidence in the civil case.