Section 20 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
20. Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit.—Statements made by persons to whom a party to the suit has expressly referred for information in reference to a matter in dispute are admissions. Illustration The question is, whether a horse sold by A to B is sound. A says to B—”Go and ask C. C knows all about it”. C’s statement is an admission. COMMENTS In eviction suit where person having power of attorney for tenant admits arrears of rent tenant subsequently cannot resile from such admission; Ram Sahai v. Jai Prakash, AIR 1993 MP 147.