Multiple choice

Facts not otherwise become relevant if they are inconsistent or make highly probable any fact-in-issue or a relevant fact. This statement

  1. cannot be relevant

  2. is relevant under Section 11 of the Indian Evidence Act

  3. is relevant under Section 9 of the Indian Evidence Act

  4. is relevant under Section 7 of the Indian Evidence Act

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Under Section 11 of the Indian Evidence Act, facts are relevant. Option (2) is correct: Under Section 11 of the Indian Evidence Act, facts not otherwise relevant are relevant if they are inconsistent with any fact in issue or relevant fact; if by themselves or in connection with other facts they make the existence or non-existence of any fact in issue or relevant fact highly probable or improbable. Option (3) is incorrect: Not relevant under Section 9. It deals with explanation and introduction of facts. Option (4) is incorrect. Not relevant under Section 7. It deals with facts which are the occasion, cause and effect of the fact in issue.