Rajasthan Judiciary Pre 2014

The doctrine of estoppel means:

Verified Answer
A. Not to make statement in consonance to the earlier statement
B. Restriction to make statement contrary to the earlier statement/admission
C. Res judicata
D. Vague statement

Explanation:

The doctrine of estoppel, as codified in Section 115 of the Indian Evidence Act, prevents a person from denying a statement or fact which he has previously affirmed or caused another to believe.