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Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Relevancy of Facts

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The expression ‘against each other’ under section 10 of the Evidence Act, is intended to prove -

The existence of conspiracy

To show that a person was party to it

Cannot be used in favour of the party or for the purpose of showing that such a person was party to it.

All of them.

Explanation:

- Option 1: The existence of conspiracy

- Section 10 is focused on proving the existence of a conspiracy. Statements or actions of conspirators made in pursuit of the conspiracy's common goal are admissible, even against others.

- Option 2: To show that a person was party to it

- Evidence under this section can also show someone's involvement in the conspiracy by connecting their actions or statements to the group's objective.

- Option 3: Cannot be used in favour of the party or for the purpose of showing that such a person was party to it

- The section restricts using statements to benefit the person or prove they were part of the conspiracy, unless it aligns with the prosecution's case.

- Option 4: All of them

- This option is correct as the section deals with proving conspiracy, implicating individuals, and limitations on use in their favor.