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A is accused of knowingly receiving stolen goods. A offers to prove his own statement refusing to sell…

Illustration (d) applies the independent-relevance exception in section 19(3). The refusal and explanatory statements may bear on conduct influenced by whether the accused…

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A is accused of knowingly receiving stolen goods. A offers to prove his own statement refusing to sell the goods below their value. May he prove the statement under section 19 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?

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Illustration (d) applies the independent-relevance exception in section 19(3). The refusal and explanatory statements may bear on conduct influenced by whether the accused knew the goods were stolen.

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Option A

Section 19 provides exceptions to the general rule against proving one’s own admission.

Option B

Illustration (d) applies the independent-relevance exception in section 19(3). The refusal and explanatory statements may bear on conduct influenced by whether the accused knew the goods were stolen.

Option C

Section 19 still requires an applicable exception. The illustration does not admit all statements about the goods.

Option D

The maker may prove a qualifying statement under section 19(3). The section is not limited to proof by the prosecution.

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