Delhi APO 2005

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? (A) Admission by persons having and proprietary interest - Section 18 of the Indian Evidence Act (B) Confession made after removal of impression caused by inducement - Section 28 of the Indian Evidence Act (C) Admission by persons expressly referred to by party to suit - Section 21 of the Indian Evidence Act (D) Confession of an accused in police custody - Section 26 of the Indian Evidence Act

Verified Answer
A. Admission by persons having and proprietary interest - Section 18 of the Indian Evidence Act
B. Confession made after removal of impression caused by inducement - Section 28 of the Indian Evidence Act
C. Admission by persons expressly referred to by party to suit - Section 21 of the Indian Evidence Act
D. Confession of an accused in police custody - Section 26 of the Indian Evidence Act

Explanation:

Section 20 of the Indian Evidence Act deals with admissions by persons expressly referred to by a party to suit. Section 21 deals with the proof of admissions against the persons making them. Therefore, option (C) is not correctly matched.