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    Question

    'A' is tried for the murder of 'B' by intentionally shooting him dead. In trial, the irrelevant fact is:-

    A 'A' was in the habit of shooting at people with intent to murder them. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 'A' on other occasions shot at 'B'. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both (1) & (2) are irrelevant. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both (1) & (2) are not irrelevant. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 14 of Indian Evidence Act Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body of 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. Illustration (o) A is tried for the murder of B by intentionally shooting him dead. The fact that A on other occasions shot at B is relevant as showing his intention to shoot B.The fact that A was in the habit of shooting at people with intent to murder them is irrelevant. 

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