Multiple choice

Which of the following state of minds has not been expressly mentioned in section 14 of the Indian Evidence Act?

  1. Intention

  2. Rashness

  3. Motive

  4. lll-will
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Section 14 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 expressly mentions only three states of mind: intention, motive, and rashness. Ill-will (option D, despite the typo 'lll-will') is not mentioned in this section. Section 14 deals with facts showing the existence of a state of mind or emotion, but only lists these three specific mental states. Options A, B, and C are all expressly mentioned in the section.

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