As a general rule in order to prove that the accused is guilty of theft the evidence of past or subs...........

Indian Evidence Act (IEA) 1872 Relevancy of Facts

As a general rule, in order to prove that the accused is guilty of theft, the evidence of past or subsequent theft committed by him are admissible only to the extent

To show the state of mind of accused and not to prove the existence of the fact in issue

To overthrow the defence of the Act in question being a mere accident

Both (a) and (b)

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.