Multiple choice

The question is whether A committed a crime at Kolkata on a certain day. The fact that on that day, A was at Chennai is relevant as

  1. a motive for fact in issue

  2. introductory to fact in issue

  3. preparation of relevant fact

  4. it makes the existence of fact in issue highly improbable

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: The fact does not show motive for fact in issue. Option (2) is incorrect: The fact does not give introduction for fact in issue. Option (3) is incorrect: The fact does not show preparation for fact in issue. Option (4) is correct: Under Section 11 of the Indian Evidence Act, it makes the existence of fact in issue highly improbable.