Admissions in civil cases when relevant
Full Text
In civil cases no admission is relevant, if it is made either upon an express condition that evidence of it is not to be given, or under circumstances from which the Court can infer that the parties agreed together that evidence of it should not be given.
Explanation.—Nothing in this section shall be taken to exempt any advocate from giving evidence of any matter of which he may be compelled to give evidence under sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 132.
Plain English Summary
Protects confidential settlement negotiations in civil cases from being used as evidence.
Key Legal Elements
- Civil cases exclusively
- Express condition of confidentiality
- Implied agreement of parties
- Advocate disclosure exceptions
Practical Note
This is the statutory basis for "Without Prejudice" communications. It allows parties to discuss settlements freely without worrying that their offers will be treated as admissions of liability.
हिंदी पाठ
दीवानी मामलों में कोई भी स्वीकृति सुसंगत नहीं है, यदि वह इस स्पष्ट शर्त पर की गई है कि उसका साक्ष्य नहीं दिया जाएगा, या जहाँ पक्षकार आपस में सहमत थे कि उसका साक्ष्य नहीं दिया जाना चाहिए।
स्पष्टीकरण.—इस धारा की कोई भी बात किसी अधिवक्ता को साक्ष्य देने से छूट नहीं देगी यदि उसे धारा 132 के अधीन मजबूर किया जा सकता है।