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      Question

      The doctrine of estoppel under Section 115 of the Indian

      Evidence Act, 1872 means that:
      A A party may freely deny in court what he previously represented, if no written document exists. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B When one person has made another believe a thing to be true and the other has acted on it, the first person cannot later deny that truth in court. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Estoppel applies only in criminal proceedings and never in civil proceedings. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Estoppel makes every admission conclusive proof in all cases. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Section 115 of the Indian Evidence Act embodies the doctrine of estoppel, which prevents a person from denying a representation made by their act, conduct, or omission when another person has believed it and acted upon it. In simple terms, if A causes B to believe a fact and B changes position on that basis, A cannot later turn around and deny that fact in court. Estoppel is treated in Indian law as a rule of evidence, not as a source of title or an independent cause of action. It also does not mean that every admission becomes conclusive proof, because admissions are generally not conclusive though they may operate as estoppel in appropriate cases.

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