Multiple choice

A, B and C were walking together. While walking, B said that he had lent Rs. 20,000 to A and Rs. 5,000 to C a few months ago. A admitted that he owes Rs. 20,000 to B. C, who was listening to both A and B, refused and said that he owes nothing to A.

Which of the following persons admission can be proved against himself/themselves according to Section 21 of Indian Evidence Act?

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. Both A and B

  5. Both B and C
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A Correct answer
Explanation

According to Section 21, admissions can be proved against a person who is making them if the admission is self-harming. Here, A admitted to the fact that he owes Rs. 20,000 to B. So, this admission can be proved against him during trial.

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