A is accused of receiving stolen goods knowing them to be stolen. The above is the illustration of

Illustration (a) to section 12 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (formerly illustration (a) to section 14 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872) is: A is accused of receiving stolen goods knowing them to be stolen; the fact that at the same time he possessed many other stolen articles is relevant, "as tending to show that he knew each and all of the articles of which he was in possession to be stolen". Section 12 makes relevant facts showing a state of mind such as knowledge or intention.

Section 6 deals with motive, preparation and conduct, section 10 with damages, and section 11 with facts relevant where a right or custom is in question.