Communication made without prejudice has been provided under which section of the Evidence Act 1872 ........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Relevancy of Facts

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Communication made without prejudice has been provided under which section of the Evidence Act, 1872?

Section 21

Section 22

Section 23

Section 24

Explanation:

- Section 21: This section talks about the admissibility of admissions. It states that admissions are relevant and may be proved as against the person who makes them. However, exceptions exist if they fall under certain criteria, like self-serving statements.

- Section 22: Focuses on the oral admissions as to the contents of documents. The section is relevant when the content of the document is in question, but generally, oral admissions are not sufficient.

- Section 23: Discusses communications made without prejudice. This section details that certain admissions are not relevant if they are made with the intention of settling a dispute.

- Section 24: Addresses confessions caused by inducement, threat, or promise. Confessions under such circumstances are not considered relevant.