The Evidence Act 1872 was replaced by the BSA 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 20 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 170, BSA 2023).
Statements made by person 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.