What doctrine is stated in section 121 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
Section 121 deals with estoppel by representation and reliance. A person who intentionally caused or permitted another to believe a fact and act on it is barred from denying…
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What doctrine is stated in section 121 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023?
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Section 121 deals with estoppel by representation and reliance. A person who intentionally caused or permitted another to believe a fact and act on it is barred from denying it in litigation between them or their representatives.
The provisions on adverse inference and presumptions address other questions.
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Option A
The general provision for presumptions, including the withholding of evidence illustration, is section 119.
Option B
A person who intentionally causes or permits another to believe a fact and act on it is barred from denying it in litigation between them or their representatives.
Option C
The presumption as to dowry death is in section 118.
Option D
The rule on legitimacy from birth during marriage is in section 116.
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