A sues B for a libel imputing disgraceful conduct to A. B affirms that the matter alleged to the libelous is true. The position and relations of the parties at the time when the libel was published may be relevant as

Option (1) is incorrect: The facts in the given situation is not indicating B’s motive of libel. Option (2) is incorrect: In the above facts, the conduct of B is not influenced by any fact in issue. Option (3) is correct: Under Sec 9 of Indian Evidence Act, Facts necessary to explain or introduce a fact in issue or relevant fact, or which show the relation of parties by whom any such fact was transacted, are relevant in so far as they are necessary for that purpose.