Shyam is accused of a crime and leaves home soon afterwards. In a proceeding governed by the Bharatiya…
Departure after a crime may be relevant subsequent conduct, but it is not by itself proof of guilt. Section 7 illustration (c) admits urgent business as an explanation and…
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Shyam is accused of a crime and leaves home soon afterwards. In a proceeding governed by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, which statement is correct?
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Correct answer D
Departure after a crime may be relevant subsequent conduct, but it is not by itself proof of guilt. Section 7 illustration (c) admits urgent business as an explanation and its details only so far as needed to establish urgency. See section 6 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 on subsequent conduct.
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Option A
Subsequent conduct may be relevant under section 6.
Option B
Urgent business may explain a sudden departure under section 7.
Option C
Necessary details may establish explanatory urgency; unnecessary details remain irrelevant.
Option D
The Act permits the conduct and its necessary explanation to be considered together.
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