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A person accused of a crime absconds after receiving a letter warning that the police are looking for…

Section 6 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 makes relevant subsequent conduct that is influenced by a fact in issue or relevant fact. In illustration (h), both the…

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A person accused of a crime absconds after receiving a letter warning that the police are looking for them. Which section of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 makes that subsequent conduct relevant?

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Section 6 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 makes relevant subsequent conduct that is influenced by a fact in issue or relevant fact. In illustration (h), both the accused's flight after receiving a letter warning of an inquiry to find the offender and the letter's contents are relevant.

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Option A

Section 5 concerns facts showing the occasion, cause or effect of relevant facts or facts in issue. The specific illustration about absconding belongs elsewhere.

Option B

Section 6 covers subsequent conduct, including absconding after a warning, and the warning as an explanation of the conduct.

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Section 7 covers facts necessary to explain or introduce a fact in issue or relevant fact, including identity. Section 6 directly illustrates this conduct.

Option D

Section 8 concerns things said or done by a conspirator in reference to a common design.

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