Section 20 of The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 View Chapter 2

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.