Question
Legal Studies Question on Law of Evidence
A is accused of the murder of B by beating him. Which of the following will not be considered as relevant fact forming part of the same transaction as per the Indian Evidence Act, 1872?
A
Whatever said by A or B at the time of beating.
B
Whatever done by A or B at the time of beating.
C
Whatever said by by-standers at the time of beating.
D
Whatever said by A or B a day before the day of beating.
Answer
Whatever said by A or B a day before the day of beating.
Explanation
Solution
Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, only statements or actions directly related to the incident and occurring at the same time are considered part of the same transaction. Statements made a day before the beating would not qualify as part of the same transaction.