Explanation:

- Section 8 of the Indian Evidence Act deals with “motive, preparation, and previous or subsequent conduct” and what relevant facts can be given to explain or corroborate motives or conduct in connection with a crime.

- The cries of A (“save my life!”) show his conduct under fear or excitement; it is not a formal “complaint” but rather a spontaneous statement or reaction.

- Such spontaneous exclamations or acts are considered a statement relevant under Section 8, not a “complaint”.

- Legal complaints generally mean a formal reporting to authorities for legal redress, which is not the case here.

- Option 1 is correct: The cries are a statement under Section 8, showing A’s conduct in relation to the incident.

- Option 2 treats cries as a complaint, which is incorrect because a complaint is usually a formal report to police/magistrate.

- Option 3 is wrong because it’s not “either”.

- Option 4 is wrong.

Option:1, a statement under section 8 - is the correct answer.