Around which of the following the controversy in the interpretation of Section 27 Indian Evidence Ac...........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Relevancy of Facts

Around which of the following the controversy in the interpretation of Section 27, Indian Evidence Act centres?

whether the discovery of fact referred to in Section 27, Indian Evidence Act should be confined only to the discovery of a material object and the knowledge of the accused in relation there to or the discovery could be in respect of his mental state or knowledge in relation to certain things-concrete or non-concrete

whether it is necessary that the discovery of fact should be by the person making the disclosure or directly at his instance? The subsequent event of discovery by the police with the aid of information furnished by the accused – whether can be put against him under Section 27, Indian Evidence Act

either (A) or (B)

both (A) and (B)

Explanation:

- Option 1: Concerns whether "discovery of fact" in Section 27 should only relate to the discovery of a physical object and the accused's knowledge of it, or if it could also pertain to the accused's mental state or knowledge about both tangible and intangible things.

- Option 2: Questions whether it's necessary for the discovery to be made directly by the person disclosing or if a finding by police, aided by the accused's information, is admissible under Section 27.

- Option 3: Implies that the controversy could be over either Option 1 or Option 2 exclusively.

- Option 4: Means the controversy involves both Option 1 and Option 2.

Answer: Option 4 - both (A) and (B)