Under section 14 evidence cannot be given ndash ........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Relevancy of Facts

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Under section 14, evidence cannot be given –

To prove the state of mind in general

To prove the state of mind in reference to the particular matter in question

To prove the mental state that the stolen property was received with knowledge that it was stolen

None of the above

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Explanation:

Section 14
Section 14 - Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling Facts showing the existence of any state of mind, such as intention, knowledge, good faith, negligence, rashness, ill-will or good-will towards any particular person, or showing the existence of any state of body or bodily feeling, are relevant, when the existence of any such state of mind or body or bodily feeling, is in issue or relevant. 1 [Explanation 1.-A fact relevant as showing the existence of a relevant state of mind must show that the state of mind exists, not generally, but in reference to the particular matter in question. Explanation 2.-But where, upon the trial of a person accused of an offence, the previous commission by the accused of an offence is relevant within the meaning of this section, the previous conviction of such person shall also be a relevant fact.]