Multiple choice

Grave & sudden provocation is

  1. question of fact

  2. question of law

  3. mixed question of fact & law

  4. a presumption under the law
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Explanation

Whether provocation was 'grave and sudden' under Exception 1 to Section 300 IPC is a QUESTION OF FACT, not law. Courts must examine the specific circumstances - nature of provocation, time interval, victim's conduct - based on evidence. Each case is fact-specific; no universal rule defines what qualifies. The standard varies with context and the accused's sensibilities.

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