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Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Relevancy of Facts

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A relevant confession does not become irrelevant because it was made –

(i) Under a promise of secrecy; or

(ii) In consequence of a deception practised on the co-accused

(iii) When the accused was drunk; or

(iv) In answer to questions which the accused need to have answered; or

(v) In consequence of the accused not receiving a warning that he was not bound to make it and it might be used against him and co-accused.

(vi) Section 29 of the Evidence Act, applies to the criminal cases and is to be read along with section 24 of the Evidence Act.

(vii) In consequence of the accused receiving a warning that he was not bound to make it and it might be used against him.

Select the right statements –

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi)

(i), (iii), (iv), (v), (vi)

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (vi), (vii)

(i), (iii), (vi)

Explanation:

In consequence of a deception practised on the accused and upon not coaccused.
In answer to question which the accused need not to have answered.
In consequence of the accused not receiving a warning that he was not bound to make it and it might be used against him only and not co-accused.