Multiple choice

Which of the following qualifies to be treated as “Fact” within the meaning assigned to it under the Evidence Act?

  1. That a man heard or saw something.

  2. That a man holds a certain opinion.

  3. That a man acts in good faith.

  4. All of these
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Explanation

Under the Evidence Act, 'fact' encompasses a broad range of information including physical occurrences (what a person saw or heard), mental states (opinions a person holds), and behavioral states (whether a person acted in good faith). All three options - sensory perceptions, opinions, and good faith actions - qualify as facts within the statutory meaning. The Act's definition is comprehensive and inclusive.

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