Multiple choice

A is tried for the murder of B by poison. The fact that before the death of B, A procured poison similar to that which was administered to B is:

  1. Relevant

  2. Not relevant

  3. Partly relevant

  4. Neither relevant nor irrelevant

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Under Section 14 of the Indian Evidence Act, facts showing a course of conduct or series of similar occurrences are relevant to explain a particular fact. A procuring poison similar to what killed B shows a systematic plan or course of conduct, making it relevant evidence of A's intention and preparation for the crime.